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DS54 AWG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,253 mi
Last recorded115,253 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 AWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 115,253 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 115,248 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position or open only on saftey catchet at present (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 103,804 miles

both rearmost bushes weak

nsf tyre on limit

osr trailing arm bush weak

rear springs rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2018 103,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1956515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rearmost bushes weak

nsf tyre on limit

osr trailing arm bush weak

rear springs rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2017 90,830 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear springs very rusty

nsf cv boot damp + poor

Fail 28 Jul 2017 90,830 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear springs very rusty

nsf cv boot damp + poor

Pass 5 Sep 2016 80,011 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jan 2015 60,477 miles

eml on

front brake hoses perished

front pads worn low

rear pads wearing low

Pass 16 Jan 2014 50,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre outer sidewall slightly scuffed

Pass 24 Jan 2013 47,338 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2012 43,540 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2011 40,023 miles

nearside rear brake gripping slightly

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 Feb 2010 35,085 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 27,908 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but not excessive at time of test

Pass 8 Jan 2008 20,852 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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DS54 AWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS54 AWG, 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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DS54 AWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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