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DA05 KHM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

166,173 mi
Last recorded166,173 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 KHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 166,173 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 166,167 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 166,164 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached lower arm front bush bolt to short (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 165,917 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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 CV Boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside and Offside brake pads worn below tolerance (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks to outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 164,586 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S,N/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 164,586 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S,N/S (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 152,750 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 152,742 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to opaque lens (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 146,028 miles

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 146,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front tyre pressure low

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 140,924 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 140,924 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 132,366 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 132,327 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2015 120,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2015 120,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 108,314 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 96,880 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 96,880 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2012 84,825 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 67,717 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 52,345 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 46,467 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 41,664 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 41,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 KHM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 KHM, 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 KHM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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