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DA54 OSZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

169,171 mi
Last recorded169,171 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 OSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 169,171 miles

BOTH outer sills starting to corrode

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 169,168 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

BOTH outer sills starting to corrode

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 167,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash

eml on

Fail 6 Jul 2022 167,816 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on dash

eml on

Pass 23 Jun 2021 166,342 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 165,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 159,452 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 150,242 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 145,118 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 145,118 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 134,746 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 121,575 miles

vehicle has been modified

Pass 9 Aug 2014 109,308 miles

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

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

Turbo noisey

Fail 10 Jun 2013 101,288 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 101,288 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 96,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 96,483 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 90,667 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 90,667 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 83,175 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 83,175 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 73,531 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 63,659 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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DA54 OSZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 DA54 OSZ, 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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DA54 OSZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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