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EX54 RYU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

142,482 mi
Last recorded142,482 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 RYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 142,482 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 140,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 129,511 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 116,108 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 116,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2021 110,005 miles

Both rear brake disc back plates missing.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges & feathering.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to outer sidewall . ( unrepairable ) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on outer edge. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre has shard of metal within tread.

Rattle from engine at idle.

Fail 8 Oct 2021 110,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear brake disc back plates missing.

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges & feathering.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to outer sidewall . ( unrepairable ) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded on outer edge. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre has shard of metal within tread.

Rattle from engine at idle.

Pass 6 Oct 2020 97,456 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 86,478 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 86,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 82,174 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 82,174 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 78,053 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 74,353 miles

Both sides rear coil spring slightly corroded

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Offside front tyre is worn on inner edge, starting to perish and is on 3mm of tread

Vehicle has engine covers and under-trays fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 14 May 2015 70,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre is slightly damaged on outer sidewall and perished slightly on tread area

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 70,171 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre is slightly damaged on outer sidewall and perished slightly on tread area

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 91,942 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 61,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 57,389 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 51,892 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 51,892 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 47,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 40,472 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 34,290 miles

offside front tyre cut on tyre wall but not deep enough to reach cord

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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EX54 RYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EX54 RYU, 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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EX54 RYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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