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DA05 KHU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,387 mi
Last recorded137,387 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 KHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2019 137,387 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 122,771 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2018 122,771 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2017 108,294 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres worn on edges

both front suspension arm bushes worn

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

nearside front cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2016 95,826 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre on limit

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 86,376 miles

both rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Mar 2014 77,024 miles

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

both rear coil springs are corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 69,804 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,187 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 65,187 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 61,261 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 56,514 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 48,420 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,947 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 37,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KHU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KHU, 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 KHU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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