MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,152 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both sides (3.5.1g)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front sides (2.5.C.1a)
All brake discs badly corroded.
Drivers seatbelt buckle cover missing.
Front brake backplates badly corroded .
Underside of vehicle corroded both bodywork and suspension components.
Washers weak.
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
All brake discs badly corroded.
Drivers seatbelt buckle cover missing.
Front brake backplates badly corroded .
Underside of vehicle corroded both bodywork and suspension components.
Washers weak.
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Engine malfunction lamp on indication a fault.
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
All brake discs are corroded. Engine management lamp on indicating a fault.
unable to check braking system under pressure due to lack of brake fluid and master cylinder leak.
offside wing repeater damaged
under vehicle covers fitted
front disks
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
front brake discs poor condition
rear brake discs very poor condition(worn thin)
n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing on both edges & close to limits
o/s/r brake binding
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing on both edges & close to limits
o/s/r brake binding
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DA05 FHG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 FHG, 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 FHG registered?
DA05 FHG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 May 2005.
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