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EN54 DZF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

81,901 mi
Last recorded81,901 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 DZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 81,901 miles

Offside Front arch slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 81,894 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front arch slightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 77,948 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 72,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 66,063 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 59,005 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 52,340 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 48,524 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 45,446 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2014 45,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre bald on edges (205.55.16)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge & low outer edge (205.55.16)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 39,841 miles

air bag light on

Fail 13 Feb 2013 39,841 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

Pass 7 Jan 2012 35,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2011 31,266 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 9 Jan 2010 27,796 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2009 24,327 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 19,071 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 DZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DZF, 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 DZF registered?

EN54 DZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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