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AX54 OJY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

220,162 mi
Last recorded220,162 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 OJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 220,162 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 220,162 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir damaged and function impaired (1.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 131,354 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 122,408 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 111,767 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 102,519 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 92,384 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 92,384 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 88,951 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 88,950 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 88,597 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge

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

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 77,527 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 65,979 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 57,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,994 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 47,798 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 47,797 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 38,911 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 30,224 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 OJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OJY, 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 OJY registered?

AX54 OJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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