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DA05 FHE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,125 mi
Last recorded119,125 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 FHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2016 119,125 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 115,462 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 85,691 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 77,139 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake backing plates corroded

all suspension components corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front to rear brake pipes corroding under coating at rear

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge and perished

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

oil leak/s

Pass 23 May 2011 73,365 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 May 2011 73,365 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 19 May 2010 64,429 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 52,591 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 39,862 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 FHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FHE, 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 FHE registered?

DA05 FHE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is DA05 FHE safe to buy?

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