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AX54 OJW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

102,589 mi
Last recorded102,589 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 OJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 102,589 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 102,589 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 101,517 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Dec 2017 101,122 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 101,122 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/r and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s and n/s/r (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 94,085 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 89,763 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2014 86,139 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 82,879 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 77,756 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 65,697 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 64,697 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 64,681 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 46,385 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,018 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 29,018 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 22,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 OJW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OJW, 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 OJW registered?

AX54 OJW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 February 2005.

Is AX54 OJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 OJW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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