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DF54 EER

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,473 mi
Last recorded150,473 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 EER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 150,473 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

rear backplates very corroded.

Fail 18 Apr 2019 150,473 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer burst (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

rear backplates very corroded.

Pass 9 May 2018 144,176 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

boot handle stiff

engine sump switch has lost its plug and wire dangling

Fail 4 May 2018 144,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section burst (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner and outer beads damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure inner joint to gearbox flange has loose bolt (check all) (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush frontmost bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both lamps are very hazed and no beam patterns (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost bush slightly split (2.4.G.2)

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

boot handle stiff

engine sump switch has lost its plug and wire dangling

Pass 5 Dec 2016 137,168 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 131,882 miles

offside rear tyre slightly misshaped

wipers smear slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 123,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 105,714 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 91,954 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2012 91,953 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2011 77,466 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 77,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 65,571 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 53,798 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 41,295 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 EER is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EER, 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 EER is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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