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AP54 TXT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,319 mi
Last recorded176,319 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 TXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 176,319 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 165,822 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle covered in corrosion.

Pass 14 Nov 2023 157,080 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 151,335 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside front to rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 143,003 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 143,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 132,489 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 110,477 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 94,448 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 84,299 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 84,298 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 76,464 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inside edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,148 miles

Slight oil leak to engine

Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,203 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 60,485 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 58,972 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 56,793 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 49,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 49,631 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 38,669 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 27,335 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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AP54 TXT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP54 TXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP54 TXT registered?

AP54 TXT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 February 2005.

Is AP54 TXT safe to buy?

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