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ET54 NTG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,657 mi
Last recorded182,657 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2024 182,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rear suspension arms bushes getting perished

rear subframe getting corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 181,814 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 177,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 177,636 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front wiring loom cover fowling drive shaft

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 168,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 162,893 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 159,887 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 29 Nov 2017 131,986 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 131,986 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides on inner edges (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 143,957 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has a bulge in side wall

Pass 23 Sep 2015 141,791 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 140,025 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 140,025 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 131,137 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 131,137 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 123,733 miles

eml light on

Pass 14 Mar 2011 120,088 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 88,137 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 88,137 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 106,599 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 96,181 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 95,950 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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 NTG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NTG, 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 NTG registered?

ET54 NTG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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