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DF54 EDV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,079 mi
Last recorded172,079 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 EDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 172,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 170,163 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to front joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear outer sidewall perished

Offside Front osf Tyre outer side wall has small split

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked in tread

Oil leak ()

Rear rear chassis slightly corroded

brake back plates corroded both fronts and osr

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

engine has slight misfire

Pass 24 Apr 2017 166,469 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 166,469 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 158,312 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 158,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearbush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 147,472 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

condensation in nearside rear lamp

Pass 25 Apr 2014 136,624 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 121,550 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 121,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 111,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Scuff on O/S/F tyre around entire circumference of tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2011 104,110 miles

Bonnet saftey catch was seized freed off

Coolant level low

Front discs corroded

Under body plastic panels not allowing full inspection of fuel & brake lines

Pass 15 Mar 2010 92,461 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 86,010 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 86,010 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 67,886 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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DF54 EDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF54 EDV, 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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DF54 EDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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