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DA05 VEW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 116,077 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 115,244 miles

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

OSF. WINDOW. NOT WORKING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 114,474 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 113,302 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Jun 2021 111,919 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 3 Jul 2020 111,286 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 111,266 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 110,263 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 110,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 109,235 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 106,035 miles

Rear inner brake pads wearing.

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 106,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear inner brake pads wearing.

engine cover fitted.

under trays fitted.

Offside Front tyre bald inner tread pattern.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 101,750 miles

front & rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear shocker bushes deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2015 99,567 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 94,439 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 88,537 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 80,732 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 70,641 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 60,769 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 50,255 miles

fuel cooler inscure at front end.

Fail 7 Jul 2008 39,308 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 39,308 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 VEW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

DA05 VEW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is DA05 VEW safe to buy?

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