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DA05 MVH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,080 mi
Last recorded117,080 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 MVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 117,080 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE INNER EDGE TWISTED TREAD

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

Offside Rear CRACKS INNER TYRE WALL

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 NAILS ()

Offside Rear TYRE INNER EDGE TWISTED TREAD

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2017 111,366 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 111,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 104,387 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 98,674 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 98,674 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 91,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 85,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,159 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 71,576 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2011 71,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2010 66,138 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 59,562 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 49,601 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 MVH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MVH, 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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What year was DA05 MVH registered?

DA05 MVH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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The MOT history for DA05 MVH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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