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AX54 OSA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

124,143 mi
Last recorded124,143 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 OSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 124,143 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 123,031 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 122,519 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust heatshield loose but unlikely to be come detached

Fail 8 May 2024 122,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust heatshield loose but unlikely to be come detached

Pass 28 Feb 2023 121,016 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 121,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no aim pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm bush completely split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no aim pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear trailing arm bush completely split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear suspension components have some corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2022 120,120 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 120,110 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 120,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty no beam patten (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 119,062 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 119,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 118,660 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 118,660 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 117,312 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 5 Feb 2018 117,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense misty no beam patten (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam patten (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 30 Jan 2017 108,344 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Jan 2017 108,342 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 14 Apr 2016 101,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 95,688 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 95,683 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 92,608 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 87,677 miles

Pad warning light on

Fail 25 Jan 2013 87,677 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pad warning light on

Pass 30 Jan 2012 79,238 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 79,238 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 78,514 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 78,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 58,194 miles

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

air bag light on

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,030 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 26,957 miles

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

Offside Front 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 OSA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 OSA, 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 OSA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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