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DA05 FDE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

134,805 mi
Last recorded134,805 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 FDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 134,805 miles

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

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

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

headlamp lenses becoming opaque

Pass 3 Sep 2019 130,299 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 130,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2018 124,117 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 119,096 miles

bottom arm rear bushes worn and split

Pass 13 Sep 2016 112,576 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 107,400 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear engine reactor mount starting to split

Pass 8 Sep 2014 96,409 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 83,124 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 71,237 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 56,712 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 41,949 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 25,833 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 10,475 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 9,726 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 FDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DA05 FDE, 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 FDE registered?

DA05 FDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is DA05 FDE safe to buy?

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