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DF54 NMM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,405 mi
Last recorded143,405 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 NMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 143,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 143,379 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Torque/ engine mount has play in rubber bushing

Pass 9 Oct 2020 137,111 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 135,049 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 118,463 miles

air filter housing loose

front and rear coil springs corroding

general corrosion under front and rear of vehicle

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms rear bushes perishing and splitting slightly

nearside front wing corroding

off side front door central locking fault

offside front brake back plate corroding and holed in places

rear subframe corroding

Fail 6 Sep 2018 118,463 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

air filter housing loose

front and rear coil springs corroding

general corrosion under front and rear of vehicle

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms rear bushes perishing and splitting slightly

nearside front wing corroding

off side front door central locking fault

offside front brake back plate corroding and holed in places

rear subframe corroding

Pass 12 Aug 2017 112,376 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 107,307 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 107,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 103,041 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 97,190 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 91,054 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 91,052 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 81,243 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 191,883 miles

advise corrosion lip to inside of both front discs

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise offside rear tyre featherd on inner edge

advise only to slight damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

advise security to rear number plate units

Fail 22 Dec 2011 191,883 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise corrosion lip to inside of both front discs

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise offside rear tyre featherd on inner edge

advise only to slight damage to offside rear tyre sidewall

advise security to rear number plate units

Pass 25 Nov 2010 61,949 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 48,945 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 38,296 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 25,307 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 NMM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NMM, 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 NMM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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