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EN54 GYG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,893 mi
Last recorded139,893 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 GYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 139,893 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

non standard led bulbs fitted in both front headlamps

Pass 11 Jun 2024 114,159 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 103,395 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases *Front Flexible Joint Slightly Deteriorated* (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 103,325 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 92,735 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 May 2022 92,733 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 87,729 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 84,634 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 84,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 79,826 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 72,377 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 65,701 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 62,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish between treads

Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,621 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 58,621 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 53,522 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2013 52,233 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 52,066 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 49,753 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 46,190 miles

ESP LIGHT ON

Pass 13 Jan 2011 40,190 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 29,929 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 19,622 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 14,552 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 GYG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GYG, 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 GYG registered?

EN54 GYG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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