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DF54 GCO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,949 mi
Last recorded167,949 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 GCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 167,949 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2016 167,949 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 138,677 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 138,677 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 138,421 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

engine management light is on.

o/s/r tyre is worn on the inner edge.

undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 108,985 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 108,985 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 79,743 miles

Handbrake efforts feel jerky.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear offside brake has been getting hot.

Fail 12 Dec 2013 79,743 miles

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

Handbrake efforts feel jerky.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear offside brake has been getting hot.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 46,907 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 46,907 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 34,858 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,417 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 26,899 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 24,004 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 20,499 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 GCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue 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 GCO, 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 GCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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