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DA05 TWL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,009 mi
Last recorded170,009 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 TWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 170,009 miles

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

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

Offside Front head lamp slightly deteriorated

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine light on

Pass 29 Oct 2015 161,905 miles

Front tyres getting down to wear markers

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 161,905 miles

Front tyres getting down to wear markers

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 151,258 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake warning light on

Fail 16 Sep 2014 151,254 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake warning light on

Pass 13 Sep 2013 144,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 146,045 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 127,534 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 113,200 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2010 96,918 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 86,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 75,539 miles

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

bonnet catch seazed and will not lock

Fail 12 Jun 2008 75,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

bonnet catch seazed and will not lock

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 TWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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