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EN54 DZC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

206,013 mi
Last recorded206,013 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 DZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 206,013 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 206,012 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 195,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/f wishbone rear bush perished

o/s/f wishbone rear bush perished

Pass 11 Feb 2016 177,524 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 165,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 165,665 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 140,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2013 115,616 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 105,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jun 2012 105,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jun 2011 90,688 miles

rear tyres tread low on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2011 90,688 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres tread low on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2010 75,772 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 65,911 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 65,911 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Advise air-con service

Advise brake fluid change

Both front wishbone bushes are split

Rear discs and pads are over 3/4 worn

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 61,870 miles

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ON INSIDE EDGE.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT HAS A SLIGHT WEAP OF GREASE FROM A PIN HOLE.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 48,852 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 DZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EN54 DZC, 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 EN54 DZC registered?

EN54 DZC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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