MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,655 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity 1x lamp out (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity 1x lamp out (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside rear wheel bearing is noisy.
Offside headlamp has a very poor beam pattern
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen wipers smear slightly.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside rear wheel bearing is noisy.
Offside headlamp has a very poor beam pattern
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen wipers smear slightly.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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DS54 CDN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 DS54 CDN, 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 CDN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 February 2005.
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