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DN54 RXZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,376 mi
Last recorded129,376 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 RXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 129,376 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 129,376 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure back box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 121,638 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

EML/Coil light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section to back box sleeve/clamp broken (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Slight (inter cooler pipes) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 121,638 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

EML/Coil light on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section to back box sleeve/clamp broken (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Slight (inter cooler pipes) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 114,948 miles

Both front console bushes worn but still ok

Exhaust backbox clamp heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Around both intercooler pipes ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 114,786 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front console bushes worn but still ok

Exhaust backbox clamp heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak Around both intercooler pipes ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 108,373 miles

damage to offside front door and wing

Pass 9 Feb 2015 100,189 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 92,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front suspension console bushes showing signs of wear

headlamp lense misted

o/s/r tyre worn too 2mm

Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,742 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 78,826 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 72,411 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 65,450 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 65,450 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 60,940 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 60,940 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 55,456 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 RXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DN54 RXZ, 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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DN54 RXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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