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ET54 CDK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,077 mi
Last recorded175,077 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 CDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 175,077 miles

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

advisory eml warning light on

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory rear suspension components corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside rear sticking (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 175,077 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nearside rear (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside front (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front on limit and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear on limit and worn down to second skin inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

advisory eml warning light on

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

advisory rear suspension components corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside rear sticking (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 165,337 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear worn inner edge and has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside rear worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

advisory eml warning light on

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 156,913 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 149,014 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 149,008 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 145,028 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 145,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 134,275 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 134,275 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 116,516 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 116,510 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 100,365 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 83,809 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 63,879 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 43,967 miles

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

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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ET54 CDK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ET54 CDK, 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 ET54 CDK registered?

ET54 CDK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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