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DA05 DRZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,902 mi
Last recorded138,902 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 DRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 138,902 miles

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 11 Dec 2020 138,900 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 17 Jun 2019 122,386 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 122,386 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nsf door sill has hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 111,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 11 May 2017 99,609 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 89,659 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 78,331 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2015 78,330 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 71,566 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 71,532 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 65,201 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 65,201 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2012 58,517 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 54,011 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 52,504 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 52,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 49,472 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 47,452 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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DA05 DRZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DA05 DRZ, 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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DA05 DRZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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