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DA54 VZE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,147 mi
Last recorded96,147 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 VZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 96,147 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 96,146 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 88,567 miles

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 88,413 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 78,663 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 78,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 78,412 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 78,411 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 77,242 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 76,160 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 74,337 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 74,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 71,759 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 68,532 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 68,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 63,582 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 17 Oct 2016 63,582 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Oct 2015 60,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 57,184 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 57,184 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 53,168 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,947 miles

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

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

Rear number plate starting to deterioate

Small stone chips in screen

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

Pass 11 May 2011 39,346 miles

lower covers and wheel trims fitted

n/s handbrake arm not fully returning

Pass 22 Mar 2010 29,672 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 29,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,313 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 19,957 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 VZE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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