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DA05 FLN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,935 mi
Last recorded103,935 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 FLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 103,935 miles

both front light units lens, are starting to mist and deteriorate

rear n/s shocker top cover is loose

some steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

Fail 25 Sep 2025 103,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel hand brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel hand brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front light units lens, are starting to mist and deteriorate

rear n/s shocker top cover is loose

rear tail gate strut missing wont stay up

some steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

Pass 24 Sep 2024 92,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pad warning light is on, pads ok

rear n/s shocker cover in loose

some damage to rear o/s lamp

some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting crack and deteriorate.

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components,

some travel in hand brake lever

Fail 24 Sep 2024 92,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and missed shaped (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

brake pad warning light is on, pads ok

rear n/s shocker cover in loose

some damage to rear o/s lamp

some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting crack and deteriorate.

some surface rust on exhaust system

some surface rust on sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components,

some travel in hand brake lever

Pass 7 Sep 2023 85,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s n/s head light lens starting to deteriorate

o/s n/s rear tyres starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on rear subframe steering and suspension components ,brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Fail 7 Sep 2023 85,652 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s n/s head light lens starting to deteriorate

o/s n/s rear tyres starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

surface rust on rear subframe steering and suspension components ,brake components

under floor panel fitted unable to see some components

Pass 12 Sep 2022 81,684 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 79,096 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 79,096 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 77,685 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 77,685 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 75,701 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,990 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

offside headlamp lens deteriorated

offside headlamp main beam aim incorrect

offside rear brake back plate corroded

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 13 Aug 2018 70,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

offside headlamp lens deteriorated

offside headlamp main beam aim incorrect

offside rear brake back plate corroded

undercover trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 May 2017 64,295 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 18 May 2016 59,898 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 56,060 miles

front undertray insecure

Pass 27 May 2014 51,613 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic engine tray loose

Pass 28 May 2013 47,905 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 43,462 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 39,331 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 33,935 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 28,507 miles

(1) non standard wheel trims fitted.

Pass 13 May 2008 21,250 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 FLN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FLN, 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 FLN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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