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DF54 RFZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

184,299 mi
Last recorded184,299 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 RFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 184,299 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 184,299 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 167,479 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 167,479 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 158,965 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 153,651 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 143,295 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 138,333 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 138,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 132,189 miles

O/S/F TYRE LOW ON EDGES. BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHED.

Pass 30 Jan 2017 126,681 miles

both headlamp beams poor

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge and rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Jan 2017 126,681 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre (5.2.5a)

both headlamp beams poor

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge and rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Feb 2016 120,736 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 120,736 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2015 113,455 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 113,455 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 99,442 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 82,403 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 82,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 16 Feb 2012 60,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Jan 2011 43,453 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 38,351 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 31,318 miles

front tyre wear on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2008 25,940 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 RFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RFZ, 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 RFZ registered?

DF54 RFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 February 2005.

Is DF54 RFZ safe to buy?

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