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AR05 DVP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

142,861 mi
Last recorded142,861 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 142,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

various suspension bushes deteriorated on the rear of vehicle

Fail 24 Jun 2019 142,861 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

various suspension bushes deteriorated on the rear of vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2018 128,624 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 120,438 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 112,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 105,007 miles

Near Side Rear tyre slightly perrished

Pass 6 Jun 2014 91,345 miles

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,973 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,427 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 38,517 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 30,195 miles

Both front tyres are getting low 3mm.

Pass 29 Jul 2009 21,131 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 18,637 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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AR05 DVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AR05 DVP, 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 AR05 DVP registered?

AR05 DVP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is AR05 DVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR05 DVP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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