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DA05 HUH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,804 mi
Last recorded177,804 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 HUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 177,804 miles

genera;l under body corrosion

Fail 2 May 2023 177,804 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

genera;l under body corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2022 158,359 miles

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 25 Apr 2022 158,359 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2021 141,454 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 124,269 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 124,269 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 111,350 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 102,416 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 102,416 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 84,053 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 66,065 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 61,353 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 54,546 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2013 54,546 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 50,823 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 43,911 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 36,102 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 31,903 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 22,760 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 22,760 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 HUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HUH, 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 HUH registered?

DA05 HUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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