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EN54 DYH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,579 mi
Last recorded141,579 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 DYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 141,579 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 141,579 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 130,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 130,448 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken move down shocker (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 118,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 118,561 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 105,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 93,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 85,464 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 70,957 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)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 55,895 miles

Front brake pads, inner pads wearing low

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

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 29 Dec 2009 40,381 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2008 31,870 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2008 31,870 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 27,853 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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EN54 DYH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EN54 DYH, 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 EN54 DYH registered?

EN54 DYH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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