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DN54 HYO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,029 mi
Last recorded154,029 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 HYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 154,029 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light cover dameged

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

general under body corrison

Pass 5 Aug 2021 149,405 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 145,814 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 145,814 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 140,933 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear brake caliper requires attention

Fail 2 Aug 2019 140,933 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear brake caliper requires attention

Pass 19 Jul 2018 129,278 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 129,278 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 115,902 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 105,515 miles

NSF tyre worn edges

OSF lower arm rear bush cracked/perishing no execss play at time of test

OSF tyre worn inner edge

OSF upper anti roll bar link boot slight nick but preventing the ingress of dirt

OSR tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2015 98,371 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Front anti roll bar link upper boot slight nick but preventing the ingress of dirt

both front lower rear wishbone bushes cracking/perishing but no play

Pass 6 Aug 2014 93,052 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 93,052 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 90,309 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 81,879 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,870 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 61,017 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 51,574 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 42,924 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 31,383 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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DN54 HYO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN54 HYO, 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 DN54 HYO registered?

DN54 HYO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 January 2005.

Is DN54 HYO safe to buy?

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