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AX54 OGH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

126,649 mi
Last recorded126,649 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 OGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 126,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 126,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 119,604 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 119,604 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 111,507 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 107,240 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 103,542 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer wing edge rust holed, sharp edges taped over

Pass 14 Jan 2021 94,672 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 94,672 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 87,581 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front wishbone rear mounting bushes perished and split, not causing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

evidence of body filler in nearside outer sill, suspect dent repair rather than rust.

Fail 21 Jan 2020 87,580 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside rear flexi hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front wishbone rear mounting bushes perished and split, not causing excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

evidence of body filler in nearside outer sill, suspect dent repair rather than rust.

offside rear foot brake and handbrake low efficiency

Pass 9 Jan 2019 77,547 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 77,546 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 68,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 68,892 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 59,967 miles

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2016 52,255 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 52,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 42,965 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 42,965 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 33,155 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 27,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jan 2013 27,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres over 8 years old and heavily cracked

Pass 29 Dec 2011 23,696 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 18,409 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 16,092 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 11,501 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 9,282 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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AX54 OGH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AX54 OGH, 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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AX54 OGH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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