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DA54 VOO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,587 mi
Last recorded148,587 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2022 148,587 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 142,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Plastic covers fitted underside

Plastic sill covers fitted

Some uplift in n/s/f top mount strut

Vehicle lowered

Fail 10 Dec 2020 142,708 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Plastic covers fitted underside

Plastic sill covers fitted

Some uplift in n/s/f top mount strut

Vehicle lowered

Pass 10 Dec 2019 136,662 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 131,133 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 131,133 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/outer sill corroded around seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 120,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 115,209 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 107,846 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 101,600 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 95,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 89,522 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 83,836 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 71,012 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 71,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 60,097 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 105,442 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 78,078 miles

note near and off side rear tyres worn on inner edge

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 VOO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DA54 VOO, 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 VOO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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