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DA05 TWU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,394 mi
Last recorded96,394 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 TWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 96,394 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 83,464 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 83,464 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 69,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 61,935 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 50,651 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front wipers slight smear not effecting drivers view of road

advise n/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge outside mid 3/4

advise o/s/f tyre scrubbing on inner edge outside mid 3/4

Pass 18 May 2012 45,819 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 41,867 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre slightly low in inner edge and slightly crack on tyre

rear wiper rubber deteriorated

slightly crack on near side rear tyre

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,984 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 37,984 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 35,355 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 31,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 31,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 TWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TWU, 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 TWU registered?

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

Is DA05 TWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 TWU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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