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D5 HDN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,233 mi
Last recorded131,233 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 HDN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 131,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 126,771 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 123,370 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 117,367 miles

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspecton of components.

Pass 5 Nov 2020 113,956 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the test of some components.

Pass 16 May 2019 106,122 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 101,279 miles

Engine light on

Pass 5 May 2017 94,834 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 87,724 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 87,713 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,987 miles

engine light on

Pass 26 Apr 2014 69,268 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly

engine management light on

Fail 25 Apr 2014 69,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly

engine management light on

Pass 29 Apr 2013 59,048 miles

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

Plastic cover sills/undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of majour components/corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2012 53,122 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2012 53,119 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,195 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 42,259 miles

n/s and o/s front lower arm rear bushes startin g to split

near side rear wheel rim fairly badly bent in places on inner edge.

off side front tyre worn near to wear bars.

small crack in windsreen on near side

Fail 22 Apr 2010 42,259 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s and o/s front lower arm rear bushes startin g to split

near side rear wheel rim fairly badly bent in places on inner edge.

off side front tyre worn near to wear bars.

small crack in windsreen on near side

Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,668 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 34,668 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,602 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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D5 HDN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 D5 HDN, 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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D5 HDN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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