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AX54 OHV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

127,317 mi
Last recorded127,317 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 OHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 127,317 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 125,402 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 120,322 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 120,322 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 116,456 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 106,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres low on tread inner edges

Pass 29 Dec 2014 99,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 92,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 84,351 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 76,479 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn on inner facias.

slight roughness felt in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Dec 2010 67,223 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 67,131 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brakes rusting

Pass 21 Dec 2009 57,402 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 45,966 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 33,492 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 OHV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AX54 OHV, 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 AX54 OHV registered?

AX54 OHV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is AX54 OHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 OHV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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