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DS54 GOU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,300 mi
Last recorded141,300 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 GOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 141,300 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 122,280 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2015 100,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 81,499 miles

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

n/s front seat belt locking mechanism's cover missing

o/s front tyre's inner edge slightly worn

Fail 12 Feb 2014 81,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s front seat belt locking mechanism's cover missing

o/s front tyre's inner edge slightly worn

Pass 13 Dec 2012 71,869 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 61,696 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 61,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 53,096 miles

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

front discs worn pads low

wipers smearing

Fail 14 Feb 2011 53,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

205 55 16 w

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

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

front discs worn pads low

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,231 miles

Front wishbones rear bushes cracked and spliting,no excessive play at present.

Fail 15 Feb 2010 42,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front wishbones rear bushes cracked and spliting,no excessive play at present.

Fail 24 Feb 2009 37,391 miles

Both front tyres WORN VERY LOW only 2.5mm tread left legal minimum requirement 1.6mm.

Drivers side lower sill panel damaged not effecting vehicle structure.

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes split and cracked. No excessive free play at present.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Wipers smear OK for MOT.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,391 miles

Both front tyres WORN VERY LOW only 2.5mm tread left legal minimum requirement 1.6mm.

Drivers side lower sill panel damaged not effecting vehicle structure.

Front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes split and cracked. No excessive free play at present.

Wipers smear OK for MOT.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,079 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 GOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GOU, 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 GOU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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