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DA05 ZWN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

78,297 mi
Last recorded78,297 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 ZWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 78,297 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 77,126 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 77,126 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Insecure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Insecure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2023 75,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated in anti-corrosion treatment (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 70,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 68,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 65,413 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 63,986 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 60,859 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 54,010 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 47,849 miles
Pass 2 May 2016 39,265 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 35,981 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 33,405 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 30,652 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 27,983 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 25,193 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 22,429 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 19,308 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 15,423 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 ZWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ZWN, 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 ZWN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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