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AX54 OJT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,508 mi
Last recorded104,508 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 OJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 104,508 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 104,507 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 97,826 miles

Front tyres worn excessively on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

wheel alignment

Fail 19 Dec 2018 97,826 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front tyres worn excessively on inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

wheel alignment

Pass 22 Dec 2017 90,299 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 90,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 83,363 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 83,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 75,457 miles

headlights smear

slight underneath on rear

Fail 3 Dec 2015 75,457 miles

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

headlights smear

slight underneath on rear

Pass 12 Dec 2014 67,479 miles

both rear tyres perishing

rear pads getting low

Pass 16 Dec 2013 60,896 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 55,330 miles

front pads low

Pass 30 Dec 2011 50,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake pads low on thickness causing slight binding

Pass 22 Dec 2010 41,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 31,180 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 25,106 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 19,394 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 OJT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OJT, 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 OJT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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