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AX54 VWL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,600 mi
Last recorded127,600 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 VWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 127,600 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 127,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 123,412 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 123,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 21 Jul 2015 108,067 miles

offside rear tyre very close to ply on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2014 103,507 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 96,699 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 96,691 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 90,395 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 90,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 86,785 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 77,363 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 72,083 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 65,323 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 VWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

AX54 VWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 February 2005.

Is AX54 VWL safe to buy?

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