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AX54 RYC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

194,341 mi
Last recorded194,341 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 RYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 194,341 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 194,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 187,954 miles

Central Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 180,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 173,828 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2018 173,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 167,400 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 163,325 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2015 158,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 152,594 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 142,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 31 Jan 2013 142,827 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade split

undertray insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2012 129,976 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 129,974 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 106,902 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 106,902 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 86,921 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 86,921 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 67,627 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 47,423 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 RYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RYC, 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 RYC registered?

AX54 RYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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