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DF54 MHN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,069 mi
Last recorded127,069 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 MHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 127,069 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 127,069 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 118,546 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 108,971 miles

Engine has slight misting of oil on underside

Fail 19 Mar 2019 108,971 miles

Engine has slight misting of oil on underside

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 100,099 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre join (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r brake slight bind

Fail 28 Mar 2018 100,088 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter / pipe ????? (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre join (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 8 May 2017 98,015 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2016 88,766 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 81,072 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 5 Jun 2014 68,568 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 64,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,234 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 60,165 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 May 2011 60,163 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,937 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 55,937 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,830 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 30,425 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 30,411 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

n/s/r tyre tread low on the edges 2mm, o/s/r 3mm.

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 MHN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MHN, 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 MHN registered?

DF54 MHN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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