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DN54 RYH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,450 mi
Last recorded107,450 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 RYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 107,450 miles

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

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

Central Rear Brake light not working

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Door damaged (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 107,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater not working Door (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Brake light not working

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Door damaged (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 105,391 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear unable to see inner pad

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

Offside Rear unable to see inner pad

Pass 14 Dec 2016 101,750 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 101,750 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 96,957 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 94,522 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 94,522 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 88,798 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 12 Sep 2013 88,724 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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 17 Sep 2012 80,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Sep 2011 73,517 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 66,055 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,177 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 48,956 miles

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

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

damage to nearside side repeater, still working ok

rear brakes starting to bind,brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,433 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 RYH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RYH, 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 RYH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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