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DA05 MVD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,569 mi
Last recorded121,569 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 MVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 May 2022 121,569 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet safety catch seized

brake fluid cap level sensor loose

general underside corrosion including suspension components

Pass 1 Mar 2021 114,050 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 108,896 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 102,622 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 94,884 miles

brake fluid reservoir level sensor appears to have been repaired

Pass 20 May 2016 89,272 miles

brake fluid reservoir sensor has been repaired

engine management light on

Fail 19 May 2016 89,272 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake fluid reservoir sensor has been repaired

engine management light on

Pass 5 May 2015 80,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 May 2014 73,390 miles

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

rear tyres cracking around tread (195/65/15)

Pass 17 May 2013 64,810 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 58,761 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 49,431 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 41,326 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 33,604 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 23 May 2008 25,859 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 MVD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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