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DN54 VFH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,001 mi
Last recorded134,001 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 VFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 134,001 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 122,350 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 118,444 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 118,444 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 113,574 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 113,574 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 106,012 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 105,760 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s and o/s front (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 99,600 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 98,002 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 98,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2014 94,715 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 86,237 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 71,767 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 71,767 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 66,062 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 66,062 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 60,307 miles

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

bonnet safty catch sticking - haed to open bonnet

engine warning light on

rear bumper damaged and slighty purtruding

Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,293 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jul 2008 43,118 miles

Advise N/S/R tyre slight cracking of tread.

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 32,515 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,515 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished.

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 VFH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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