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CN54 SYZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,462 mi
Last recorded154,462 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 SYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2025 154,462 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2024 153,088 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 153,088 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 138,703 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 123,066 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 123,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 114,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 108,815 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 108,815 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 106,642 miles

Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 106,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS + OS Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 98,951 miles

EML light on

near side outer sill damaged

Fail 10 Jan 2018 98,951 miles

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

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

EML light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side outer sill damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2017 85,267 miles

Engine light on.

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 195/65/r15-91h (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 78,454 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 78,454 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/r15-91h (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 73,012 miles

slight damage to n/side lower sill

Pass 1 Aug 2014 70,369 miles

both rear tyres nearing limit (inner treads worn).

engine management light on

nearside front tyre nearing limit (winter tyre).

Pass 2 Aug 2013 60,829 miles

off side front tyre wearing to inside edge

Pass 23 Feb 2012 47,679 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 46,859 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 45,924 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2011 45,924 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,613 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 34,749 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing more on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2008 23,358 miles

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

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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CN54 SYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CN54 SYZ, 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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CN54 SYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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