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DN54 KDF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,330 mi
Last recorded104,330 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 KDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 104,330 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 104,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 97,473 miles

Front headlamps outer lenses dulling

Fail 22 Nov 2017 97,473 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid none (8.2.3)

Front headlamps outer lenses dulling

Pass 5 Dec 2016 91,910 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2015 87,413 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 87,413 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 80,003 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 72,449 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 65,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight wear to all brake discs

Pass 1 Feb 2012 60,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,699 miles

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

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

nearside front mirror glass badly cracked

Pass 29 Dec 2009 43,082 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front mirror glass broke

sat nav carrier stuck in middle of windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2008 29,763 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 23,050 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 KDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KDF, 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 KDF registered?

DN54 KDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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