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DA05 XBU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

157,049 mi
Last recorded157,049 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 XBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 157,049 miles

both sides front suspension arm rear bushes deterioted

front registration plate deterioted

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2017 157,043 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released both sides (1.2.1e)

both sides front suspension arm rear bushes deterioted

front registration plate deterioted

oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2017 137,269 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover deterioted

nearside front tyre worn low

Fail 6 Mar 2017 137,265 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured sill (5.2.6)

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

nearside front anti roll bar link dust cover deterioted

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 5 Sep 2016 116,129 miles

nearside rear direction indicator working 50%

Pass 18 Jun 2015 110,426 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2015 110,426 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 104,698 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 104,698 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 97,230 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 97,229 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 94,341 miles

oil leal from engine

rear shockabsorbers dust covers inscure

Fail 12 Jul 2012 94,341 miles

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

oil leal from engine

rear shockabsorbers dust covers inscure

Pass 3 Aug 2011 82,086 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 2 Aug 2011 82,086 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Jul 2010 67,875 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 67,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 51,202 miles

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,535 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 XBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 XBU, 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 XBU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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