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DA54 VZC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,645 mi
Last recorded120,645 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 VZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 120,645 miles

small chip in screen

Fail 22 Jan 2016 120,645 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small chip in screen

Pass 17 Jan 2015 111,679 miles

edge wear offside front tyre

offside rear tyre low tread

Fail 17 Jan 2015 111,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

edge wear offside front tyre

offside rear tyre low tread

Pass 25 Jan 2014 101,916 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2014 101,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 88,595 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 88,595 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 78,342 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 69,709 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 61,285 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 52,789 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,077 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 VZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 DA54 VZC, 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 DA54 VZC registered?

DA54 VZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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