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DF54 EEV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

153,366 mi
Last recorded153,366 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 EEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 153,366 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 141,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 141,727 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near B pill bottom, outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault passenger air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outear rear sill moving towards middle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 133,817 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2022 133,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2021 127,634 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

slight corrision to o/s front wing taped up

Fail 29 Jun 2021 127,633 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrision to o/s front wing taped up

Pass 12 May 2020 122,823 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 109,697 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2018 99,264 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2018 99,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2017 88,492 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 79,786 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 79,782 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 78,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 78,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 64,846 miles

EML on

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 54,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre worn on both shoulders and has age related cracking

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder and has age related cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2013 54,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre worn on both shoulders and has age related cracking

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder and has age related cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2012 51,900 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 48,161 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 43,394 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,876 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 31,736 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 24,843 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 EEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EEV, 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 EEV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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