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EU54 VGM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,956 mi
Last recorded94,956 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 VGM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2020 94,956 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 89,079 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 89,004 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 80,565 miles

After market exhaust fitted so a tad noisier than normal

Hydrocarbons a bit high suggest new plugs fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre getting low on tread

Pass 20 Mar 2017 72,911 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 66,528 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 66,525 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2015 65,482 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 63,474 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 57,961 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 51,890 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 43,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 43,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2010 37,850 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 37,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 27,985 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 25,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2007 18,838 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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EU54 VGM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EU54 VGM, 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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EU54 VGM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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