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AX54 RYA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,453 mi
Last recorded147,453 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 RYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 147,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 133,892 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 133,883 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 120,370 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 120,364 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 114,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/s/r brake slightly binding

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 107,069 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front exhausr flexi section starting to seperate

Pass 22 Mar 2014 103,166 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 103,159 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 103,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

rear wiper blade is missing

very slight brake bind o/s/r

Pass 14 Jan 2012 95,712 miles

slight blow on front pipe exhaust

Pass 29 Jan 2011 82,041 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 66,645 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 49,440 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 38,704 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 RYA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RYA, 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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What year was AX54 RYA registered?

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

Is AX54 RYA safe to buy?

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