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DN54 UUF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,190 mi
Last recorded135,190 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 UUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 135,190 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both sides (3.5.1g)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened rear both sides (3.5.1n)

Pass 13 May 2016 131,193 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 131,078 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 129,013 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 122,294 miles

'Service' light on

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake warning light on

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

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

NSR tyre outer sidewall damaged

OSR fog light outer lens broken

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

Slight bulge in OSF tyre sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 122,292 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

'Service' light on

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake warning light on

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

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

NSR tyre outer sidewall damaged

OSR fog light outer lens broken

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2011 103,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

high level brake light not working disconnected

Pass 27 Apr 2010 89,151 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 89,151 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 78,015 miles

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

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

Offside 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 11 Feb 2008 63,293 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 UUF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UUF, 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 UUF registered?

DN54 UUF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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