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AX54 VVU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

138,295 mi
Last recorded138,295 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 VVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 138,295 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 131,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole at weld on rear of cat (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 122,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in top of pipe after cat (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

play in inner rack joints

Fail 26 Feb 2016 122,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in top of pipe after cat (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

play in inner rack joints

Pass 17 Feb 2015 109,794 miles

Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount broken but system still suported

Pass 17 Jan 2014 100,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake disc's in poor condition

Pass 8 Jan 2013 87,953 miles

windscreen cracked outside drivers view

Pass 20 Jan 2012 79,478 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2011 72,302 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2010 64,126 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2009 57,405 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2009 57,405 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 48,117 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 VVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

AX54 VVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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