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ET54 NTD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,778 mi
Last recorded38,778 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 NTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 38,778 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 38,778 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 32,183 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 24,631 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 24,516 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 24,376 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 23,980 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 23,197 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 22,127 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2017 21,000 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2016 19,626 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2015 18,250 miles

slight bulge nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 21 Jan 2014 16,698 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 15,509 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 14,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 14,044 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 12,908 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 11,582 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 10,134 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 8,171 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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ET54 NTD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NTD, 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 NTD registered?

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

Is ET54 NTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET54 NTD shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET54 NTD have outstanding finance?

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