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DA05 KOJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

206,259 mi
Last recorded206,259 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 KOJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 206,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 206,254 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 198,517 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 183,480 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 176,623 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 167,096 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 155,878 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 150,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread pattern blow 1,6mm DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread pattern blow 1,6mm DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 secondary tread pattern blow 1,6mm DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 137,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc back plate deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc back plate missing.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 134,283 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 129,325 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 124,943 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 10 Jun 2015 117,875 miles

Front head lights deteriorated

Lower engine mounting slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust corroded & starting to crack & starting to blow

Fail 10 Jun 2015 117,871 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front head lights deteriorated

Lower engine mounting slightly deteriorated

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKES WORN

Offside rear brake binding

Rear exhaust corroded & starting to crack & starting to blow

Pass 10 Jun 2014 107,096 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm or just above

Engine cover/airbox loose

Nearside front c.v boot split but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside rear light has condensation

Pass 13 Jun 2013 99,270 miles

Nearside front c.v boot split but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge & has a nail in an unrepairable position

Pass 7 Jun 2012 90,291 miles

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

One boot strut missing & other strut worn

Stone chips on windscreen

Pass 7 Jun 2011 80,346 miles

various small stone chips on windscreen

anti-freeze leaking from engine area possibly water pump

front tyres 3mm and worn badly on edges

o/s/f wiper smearing slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2010 71,762 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2009 61,876 miles

handbrake has travel

n/s/r tyre 3mm and wearing on edges

rear brakes look worn

Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,168 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 KOJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KOJ, 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 KOJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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