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DF54 NTM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,154 mi
Last recorded162,154 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 NTM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 162,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 162,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 147,121 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel arch bubbling corrosion

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

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s & o/s bushes deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 May 2016 137,196 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 119,439 miles

front rewgistration plate delaminated, o/s/r tyre inner edge slightly worn, both sides front tyres inner edges slightly worn

Pass 31 Oct 2013 91,524 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 74,056 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 73,485 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

advise further inspection of the front and rear brake pads and the rear brake discs inner edges

nsf/osf/nsr/osr tyres cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2010 48,274 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 38,223 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 30,140 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 20,504 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 NTM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NTM, 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 NTM registered?

DF54 NTM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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