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EN54 DYX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

106,588 mi
Last recorded106,588 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 DYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 106,588 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 106,588 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 106,560 miles

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 103,363 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 100,080 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 96,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center silencer (6.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside head light lense need cleaning

Pass 23 Dec 2020 93,990 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 90,057 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 87,047 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 81,072 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2017 81,072 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2016 73,069 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 64,952 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 59,948 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner side

offside front brake pipe slightly swelled in plastic coating

Fail 19 Jan 2015 59,948 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner side

offside front brake pipe slightly swelled in plastic coating

Pass 28 Jan 2014 57,208 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner side

Fail 28 Jan 2014 57,208 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner side

Pass 1 Feb 2013 54,059 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner side

offside front brake pipe slightly swelled in plastic coating

Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,542 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)

slight corrosion on front discs inner side

Pass 26 Jan 2011 46,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing slightly low on wear

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads slightly low on wear

Pass 30 Jan 2010 40,097 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 30,854 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 21,953 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 DYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DYX, 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 DYX registered?

EN54 DYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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