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EN54 XTV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,787 mi
Last recorded56,787 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 XTV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 56,787 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 55,551 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 55,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 52,654 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 52,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 48,688 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 48,688 miles

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

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

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

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 16 Jan 2017 46,113 miles

all tyres perishing fronts are 9yrs old and rears 7yrs

Fail 16 Jan 2017 46,113 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens scratched (1.8.A.1b)

all tyres perishing fronts are 9yrs old and rears 7yrs

Pass 11 Jan 2016 44,380 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 42,302 miles

front and nsr tyres starting to perish

Pass 14 Jan 2014 40,853 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 38,394 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 34,436 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 32,657 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 30,437 miles

Offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 9 Jan 2009 25,635 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 25,635 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 20,288 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 XTV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XTV, 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

How do I check the history of EN54 XTV?

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What year was EN54 XTV registered?

EN54 XTV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is EN54 XTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN54 XTV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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