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DV54 KXR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,202 mi
Last recorded174,202 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 KXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 174,202 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 166,156 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 157,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

plastic covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2017 157,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 142,928 miles

Nearside Front seat belt has plastic missing

misting on both front head lamps

Fail 20 Jul 2016 142,922 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

eml light on dash

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic cover missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 137,264 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 137,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s seatbelt buckle cover missing

traction light on

Pass 17 Feb 2014 128,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake disc,s wearing thin

o/s rear tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Feb 2013 119,406 miles

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

n/s/f tyre low tread on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2012 111,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2011 103,100 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 96,924 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 84,281 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 68,232 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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DV54 KXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol 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 DV54 KXR, 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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DV54 KXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 January 2005.

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