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AX54 OJG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,024 mi
Last recorded214,024 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 OJG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 214,024 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both side front sills slight corroded

oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2021 214,024 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring worn both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both side front sills slight corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2020

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front bumper slight damage

offside front wheel arch slight corrosion

oil leak

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2020

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front bumper slight damage

offside front wheel arch slight corrosion

oil leak

under vehicle surface & components general corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2019 179,865 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

repair tape front bumper

Pass 13 Mar 2018 171,056 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 171,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 161,319 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch damaged

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 161,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel arch damaged

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 149,762 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 149,646 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 178,068 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 168,879 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 161,917 miles

o/s headlight lens deteriorating

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inside tread

Pass 30 Aug 2011 151,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 136,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge advise replacement

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 136,296 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge advise replacement

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 115,228 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm legal limit.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 116,209 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 111,880 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 111,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 OJG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OJG, 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 OJG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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