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DA05 TVZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

69,012 mi
Last recorded69,012 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 69,012 miles

chipped screen

Front tyre worn on edges close to limit

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2019 68,997 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front tyre worn on edges close to limit

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

chipped screen

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2018 56,886 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 44,804 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 21,852 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 May 2015 15,178 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 14,384 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 road tyres are starting to crack

seconary bonnet catch needs adjusting

Pass 31 May 2013 13,462 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 12,493 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 11,259 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 9,588 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 7,084 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 5,809 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 TVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TVZ, 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 TVZ registered?

DA05 TVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is DA05 TVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 TVZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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