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ET54 EYR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

204,253 mi
Last recorded204,253 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 EYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 204,253 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2017 204,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 189,079 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 171,418 miles

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

various body work damage

Fail 20 Jan 2015 171,418 miles

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

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

various body work damage

Pass 21 Jan 2014 157,052 miles

various body damage

Pass 25 Jan 2013 141,811 miles

general body work damage

Pass 17 Jan 2012 125,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perrished

Fail 17 Jan 2012 125,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres perrished

Pass 20 Jan 2011 108,909 miles

cut in osr tyre

nsr tyre perrished on inner face

Pass 28 Jan 2010 92,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 74,460 miles

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

cuts to sidewall of both front tyres

Pass 29 Jan 2008 58,862 miles

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

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 EYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ET54 EYR, 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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ET54 EYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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