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DA05 GJE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,091 mi
Last recorded140,091 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 GJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 May 2021 140,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror light lens sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 132,832 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 132,832 miles

Emissions not tested Due to broken front flexi (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective distorting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective distorting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 127,369 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 127,369 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 121,353 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 115,600 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 May 2017 115,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2016 109,783 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 109,783 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 103,688 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 100,926 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 94,034 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 86,752 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 80,553 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 80,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,080 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 64,168 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 49,473 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 49,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 GJE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GJE, 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 GJE registered?

DA05 GJE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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