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ET54 NRK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,057 mi
Last recorded160,057 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 NRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 160,057 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 142,572 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 120,651 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 120,651 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 103,783 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 100,450 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 96,128 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 91,178 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 87,591 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 83,720 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 79,296 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 77,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 NRK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ET54 NRK, 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

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What year was ET54 NRK registered?

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

Is ET54 NRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET54 NRK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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