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EL54 RSL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,337 mi
Last recorded96,337 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL54 RSL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 96,337 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 96,337 miles

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 78,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 68,475 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 61,034 miles

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.

Fail 6 Mar 2017 61,034 miles

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.

Pass 12 Mar 2016 53,893 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 47,510 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 9 Mar 2015 47,510 miles

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 26 Mar 2014 45,765 miles

both front lower wishbones slightly rusted

offside rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 12 Mar 2013 43,380 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 39,847 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,668 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 35,665 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 30,149 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 23,452 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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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.

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