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DA05 DSO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

48,045 mi
Last recorded48,045 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 DSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 48,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 35,805 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2025 35,799 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 31,927 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 31,655 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 31,367 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 30,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 30,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 29,871 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 29,323 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 28,677 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 28,098 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 27,215 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 26,456 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 25,177 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 24,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2011 22,644 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 19,816 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 19,816 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 16,389 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 13,126 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 8,793 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 DSO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DA05 DSO, 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 DA05 DSO registered?

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

Is DA05 DSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 DSO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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