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DA05 HUP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,295 mi
Last recorded94,295 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 HUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 94,295 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 90,510 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All flexi hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 88,321 miles

Engine oil leak.

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Plastic under-trays fitted.

Pass 13 Aug 2019 85,615 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted.

Fail 8 Aug 2019 85,615 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s & n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Jun 2018 81,408 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Under trays fitted.

Fail 19 Jun 2018 81,408 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Under trays fitted.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 74,531 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 65,478 miles

Engine oil leak.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 57,237 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 49,596 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 49,596 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 44,379 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 39,369 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 34,995 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 31,080 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 27,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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 HUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HUP, 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 HUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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