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DF05 CZY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,733 mi
Last recorded159,733 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 CZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 159,733 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 153,593 miles

corrosion to both front brake discs

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 150,698 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended lower arm rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 144,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 137,836 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 131,497 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 121,787 miles

both rear tyre's worn to legal limit of 1.6mm at time of test

Fail 16 Dec 2011 121,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyre's worn to legal limit of 1.6mm at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2010 109,025 miles

front discs worn and pitted

o/s/f tyre has slight cuts

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 108,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front discs worn and pitted

o/s/f tyre has slight cuts

Fail 6 Jul 2009 92,598 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 92,598 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 79,823 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 77,370 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 77,370 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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DF05 CZY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DF05 CZY, 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 DF05 CZY registered?

DF05 CZY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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