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DN54 VEY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,507 mi
Last recorded74,507 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 VEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 74,507 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 64,066 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 60,442 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 58,091 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 55,293 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 52,546 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 51,583 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 50,748 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 May 2018 50,748 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2017 50,115 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 48,767 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 46,883 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 44,741 miles

Nearsidde front outer sidewall scuffed

Pass 20 May 2013 41,990 miles

Crack in windscreen. Across the whole windscreen within swept area, but not in drivers view.

Pass 23 May 2012 39,165 miles

Long crack in windscreen, not in line of sight

Fail 23 May 2012 39,165 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Long crack in windscreen, not in line of sight

Pass 7 Jan 2011 36,320 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low.

Pass 5 Jan 2010 33,631 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 28,781 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 22,200 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 VEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN54 VEY registered?

DN54 VEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is DN54 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN54 VEY shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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