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DJ53 MUM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

174,350 mi
Last recorded174,350 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ53 MUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 174,350 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 165,330 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 162,212 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 158,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 158,149 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 157,653 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 156,770 miles

Headlights fogged slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2018 153,502 miles

front brake discs are rusty

front wishbone rear bushes slight wear.

Pass 4 Mar 2017 150,508 miles

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

front wishbone rear bushes are wearing

Pass 7 Mar 2016 147,886 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 145,205 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 140,475 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 140,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 131,256 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on the inside edges

Nearside front tyre has damage to the side wall

Offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy when rotated

Fail 1 Mar 2013 131,256 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres are wearing on the inside edges

Nearside front tyre has damage to the side wall

Offside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 24 Feb 2012 123,521 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear discs poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2011 117,873 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 111,536 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 111,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 102,874 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 102,874 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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 9 Sep 2008 79,421 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 79,421 miles

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

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

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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DJ53 MUM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DJ53 MUM, 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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DJ53 MUM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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