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DF54 EBJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,003 mi
Last recorded111,003 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 EBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 111,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 111,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 106,396 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 106,373 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 102,582 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 100,014 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 92,289 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2013 92,288 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 81,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2011 69,169 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)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 69,169 miles

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

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)

both front wipers smearing screen

Pass 31 Dec 2010 56,941 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres worn low

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Jan 2010 45,626 miles

EML light on

Pass 12 Jan 2009 38,166 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 30,082 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 30,082 miles

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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DF54 EBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DF54 EBJ, 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 DF54 EBJ registered?

DF54 EBJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is DF54 EBJ safe to buy?

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