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AX54 VVR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,370 mi
Last recorded166,370 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 VVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 166,370 miles

general wear to parts

Pass 1 Apr 2019 150,369 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front anti rollbar corroded

Offside Front wing damged and corroded

non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 1 Nov 2017 139,124 miles

Central rear view mirror missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front wing damaged

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2017

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Central rear view mirror missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front coil spring top bearing stiff

Offside Front wing damaged

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 128,769 miles

Nearside Front tyre very low tread

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

Offside Rear tyre low tread and deep cuts in tread

Fail 12 Oct 2016 128,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front tyre very low tread

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

Offside Rear tyre low tread and deep cuts in tread

Pass 31 Oct 2015 117,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

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

child seat fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2015 117,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 103,286 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 103,286 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 95,086 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 91,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 91,335 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 83,415 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 70,474 miles

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

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)

Undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Feb 2010 60,483 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 49,631 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 38,105 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 VVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VVR, 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 VVR registered?

AX54 VVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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