MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,337 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
headlights glazing over
engine management light on
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
all four tyre valve stems perished
All four tyre valves perished
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
evidence there was a brake fluid leak from the ABS pump, not leaking at time of test.
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
All four tyre valves perished
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
evidence there was a brake fluid leak from the ABS pump, not leaking at time of test.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear brakes slightly binding
rear brakes slightly binding
both front lower wishbones slightly rusted
offside rear brakes slightly binding
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EL54 RSL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 EL54 RSL, 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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What year was EL54 RSL registered?
EL54 RSL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.
Is EL54 RSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for EL54 RSL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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