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EN54 GYB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

192,630 mi
Last recorded192,630 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 GYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 192,630 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 186,334 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four brake pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2023 178,406 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose joining sleeve deteriorated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 173,187 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 167,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust sleeve deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2020 161,179 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve deteriorated

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 157,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 157,804 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 152,029 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel hub slightly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 152,029 miles

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

Offside Front Upper 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel hub slightly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside mirror back damaged / side repeater lens broken

Pass 1 Sep 2016 146,213 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 146,175 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 141,061 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 130,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 117,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Sep 2012 107,164 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 107,164 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 93,240 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 93,240 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 89,477 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 89,477 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 73,450 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 53,843 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 53,774 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 41,598 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 GYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GYB, 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 GYB registered?

EN54 GYB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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