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FD54 UNM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 UNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025

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

nearside front brake disc back plate loose

rear suspension surface corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2025

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front brake disc back plate loose

rear suspension surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2024 106,298 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 15 Aug 2023 88,503 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 86,531 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 86,495 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 84,871 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 79,803 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Sill dented

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering heavy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 76,239 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack heavy

Pass 3 Aug 2018 72,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 72,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 69,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 65,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,422 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 57,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 53,768 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 50,863 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 48,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 44,941 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 42,154 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 39,684 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 39,510 miles

chip in n/s windscreen

o/s/r light lens split

Fail 25 Mar 2008 39,509 miles

Centre Front Upper Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Upper Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

chip in n/s windscreen

o/s/r light lens split

small stickers on n/s windscreen

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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FD54 UNM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FD54 UNM, 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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FD54 UNM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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