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EN54 KMU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

74,503 mi
Last recorded74,503 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 KMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 74,503 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 74,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 73,684 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 73,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 72,556 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 72,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 70,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner edge.

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 69,940 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 69,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 66,690 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 63,535 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 63,535 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 59,856 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 59,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,832 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

Fail 8 Jan 2016 55,832 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,665 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 47,477 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 44,124 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 40,326 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 35,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 30,299 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 25,220 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 19,034 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 KMU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KMU, 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 KMU registered?

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

Is EN54 KMU safe to buy?

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