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447 DFW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,584 mi
Last recorded98,584 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration447 DFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 98,584 miles

Offside Front Upper slight movement in strut/bag

under tray fitted

Fail 14 May 2019 98,564 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BRAKE LOCKED ON (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% N/S/R BRAKE LOCKED ON (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2017 96,163 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 96,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 88,400 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 79,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 73,566 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 60,108 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 57,738 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 54,271 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 39,487 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 24,918 miles

Nearside 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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447 DFW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 447 DFW, 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 447 DFW registered?

447 DFW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is 447 DFW safe to buy?

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