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AP05 DBY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,011 mi
Last recorded139,011 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 DBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 139,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under body has cover / tray fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2023 139,011 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

under body has cover / tray fitted

Pass 12 May 2022 137,042 miles

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

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

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

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

under body has cover / tray fitted

Pass 17 May 2021 136,350 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 May 2021 136,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 120,167 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 120,167 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 111,221 miles

all 4 brake back plates corroding

o/s/r handbrake low

Pass 6 Jul 2017 92,997 miles

engine cover & under trays are fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2016 85,355 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 77,363 miles

Both rear tyres have uneven tread wear

Nearside front inner steering arm has play

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 77,363 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both rear tyres have uneven tread wear

Brake warning lamp is on

Nearside front Brake pad sensor is missing

Nearside front inner steering arm has play

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 72,302 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

brake pad warning wire missing and wireing plug connection is damaged

offside rear brake disc heavily corroded

warning light on dash

Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,857 miles

Both rear tyre inner edges are badly worn.

Brake warning lamp on.

Check brake pad warning on.

Diesel smoke emissions too low to measure.

Engine management light on.

Front brake pad wear indicators missing.

N/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged.

O/s/r tyre cut in tread.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 64,668 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 64,668 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 62,048 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,518 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,550 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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AP05 DBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AP05 DBY, 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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AP05 DBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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