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AY54 HKA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,842 mi
Last recorded159,842 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 HKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 159,842 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 139,827 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 118,610 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 118,379 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 100,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 100,338 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking and perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 94,043 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 88,269 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 88,266 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 80,505 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 73,594 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

Nearside Front wheel arch corroding - no sharp edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorating (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 73,581 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside worn more (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel arch corroding - no sharp edges

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorating (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 68,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorating (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 68,315 miles

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens deteriorating (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 62,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Heat damage to offside rear brake disc

Slight brake bind offside rear

Pass 10 Mar 2014 53,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 48,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Dec 2011 44,002 miles

front console bushes perished/split

rear seatbelts not tested (child seats fitted)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 38,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 30,995 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not tested (child seat fitted)

offside rear seatbelt not tested (child seat fitted)

rear brake pads getting low (approx 60% worn)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 23,711 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 17,632 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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AY54 HKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AY54 HKA, 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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AY54 HKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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