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DN54 UUH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

167,570 mi
Last recorded167,570 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 UUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 167,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front shock absorber bodies corroded

nearside outer sill corroded and damaged

offside and nearside front wing arches heavily corroded not jagged

offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

offside front tyre slight wear and distortion inner edge

offside outer sill corroded

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake/fuel pipes

Pass 19 Dec 2018 152,617 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

brake backing plates corroded

chip in screen

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

rear discs worn and rusty

rear pads worn

Fail 18 Dec 2018 152,616 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

brake backing plates corroded

chip in screen

n/s rear tyre worn on edges

rear discs worn and rusty

rear pads worn

Pass 5 Jan 2018 135,764 miles

Exhaust centre clamp corroded but still secure

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Slight corrosion N/S/F Arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Slight corrosion to metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Slight corrosion O/S/R Arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Slight corrosion to metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Slight engine oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 135,764 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust centre clamp corroded but still secure

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Slight corrosion N/S/F Arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Slight corrosion to metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Slight corrosion O/S/R Arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Slight corrosion to metal brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak Slight engine oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 124,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing bout of shape

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape plus cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2016 110,356 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 96,961 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 96,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 78,085 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 70,572 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 61,192 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 52,436 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 43,415 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 34,565 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 23,606 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 UUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UUH, 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 UUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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