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DF54 EOV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,751 mi
Last recorded86,751 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 EOV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 86,751 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 86,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2020 74,623 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 74,619 miles

Fuel system component leaking in-line filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 62,723 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 62,136 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 62,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 60,945 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 60,176 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 60,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 57,945 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 55,194 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 55,522 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 49,432 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 46,595 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 43,246 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 38,813 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 34,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 29,369 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 EOV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EOV, 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 EOV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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