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DF54 JMU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,028 mi
Last recorded135,028 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 JMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 135,028 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 135,024 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 118,038 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 99,670 miles

advise both front tyres are very close to the legal limit of 1,6mm tyres are on 1.9mm

Pass 27 Feb 2011 82,839 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 74,307 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 66,360 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 53,121 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 53,121 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

2litres oil added to safely conduct smoke test

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 35,055 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,308 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 JMU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JMU, 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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What year was DF54 JMU registered?

DF54 JMU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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