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DA05 VEX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

236,223 mi
Last recorded236,223 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 VEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 236,223 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 217,104 miles

Corrosion starting to nearside and offside rear chassis rails within 30cm of rear suspension arm mounts.

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

Pass 20 May 2015 200,994 miles

N/S/F headlamp lense discoloured

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 186,371 miles

Nearside front headlamp glass frosting

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 174,295 miles

Nearside rear bumpstop deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 173,948 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Jul 2012 158,847 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 140,267 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jul 2010 125,819 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 109,116 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 88,904 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 VEX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

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

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