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DA05 VDV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

22,176 mi
Last recorded22,176 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 VDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 22,176 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 21,803 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 21,792 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 21,370 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 20,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 20,900 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 20,380 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 19,694 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 18,899 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 18,317 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 17,438 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 16,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jul 2016 15,687 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 15,687 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 14,730 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 13,833 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 12,936 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 12,035 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 11,136 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 10,123 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 8,946 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 7,099 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 VDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA05 VDV registered?

DA05 VDV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is DA05 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 VDV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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