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AX54 OHU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,985 mi
Last recorded80,985 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 OHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 80,985 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 78,732 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 75,942 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 73,163 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 70,408 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 67,165 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 67,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 64,859 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 64,859 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 62,255 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 62,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 60,043 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 56,739 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 52,141 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 48,631 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 44,917 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 41,446 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 37,531 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 33,449 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 30,607 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 26,565 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 22,911 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 21,856 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 OHU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AX54 OHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX54 OHU registered?

AX54 OHU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 January 2005.

Is AX54 OHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 OHU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AX54 OHU have outstanding finance?

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