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DY54 EYG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,472 mi
Last recorded114,472 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 EYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 114,472 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 114,470 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 109,170 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 109,149 miles

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 106,849 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 106,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 101,423 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 101,423 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 96,118 miles

o.s rear brake slightly tight

Pass 31 Jan 2014 92,842 miles

front discs poor condition

rear discs poor condition

Pass 7 May 2011 92,366 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 92,365 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 92,329 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

m i l light on

n s r outter side light inop

Pass 7 Apr 2010 79,792 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 65,909 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 45,847 miles

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

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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DY54 EYG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DY54 EYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY54 EYG registered?

DY54 EYG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 February 2005.

Is DY54 EYG safe to buy?

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