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DN54 UUP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

97,143 mi
Last recorded97,143 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 UUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 97,143 miles

Rear off side wheel bearing noisey when rotating

Pass 26 Sep 2024 94,040 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2023 87,999 miles

Front suspension arms corroded

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2023 87,999 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension arms corroded

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2022 81,832 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 75,419 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 70,998 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 62,230 miles

ALL front steering, suspension & drive transmission components showing varying degrees of corrosion none deemed excessive but requires monitoring

Both front brake discs corroded,pitted or scored with reduced brake contact surfaces on both inners, but not seriously weakened

Rear suspension components showing varying degrees of corrosion none deemed excessive but requires monitoring

Pass 19 Jul 2018 61,529 miles

AII SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 59,752 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 55,990 miles

TPS LIGHT ILLUMINATED

Pass 27 Jul 2015 54,095 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,623 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,223 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 45,447 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 42,081 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 38,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,961 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 34,339 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 34,339 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 27,867 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,662 miles

FRONT BRAKE DICS (REDUCED BRAKING AREA) (REQ ATTENTION SOON)

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 UUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 UUP, 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 UUP registered?

DN54 UUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 January 2005.

Is DN54 UUP safe to buy?

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