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DF05 GTZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,225 mi
Last recorded98,225 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 GTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 98,225 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2025 98,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 96,881 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 95,569 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 94,602 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 92,499 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 92,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 88,427 miles

Front both side headlight slightly dull

Fail 14 Oct 2020 88,427 miles

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

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

Front both side headlight slightly dull

Pass 15 Apr 2019 79,594 miles

Front both side headlight sightly dull

Pass 10 Dec 2018 78,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 74,297 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 70,062 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 64,434 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 63,010 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 63,010 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 58,659 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 58,659 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 54,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 46,726 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 40,905 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,254 miles

2 x rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2009 26,947 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 21,640 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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DF05 GTZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GTZ, 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 GTZ registered?

DF05 GTZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 July 2005.

Is DF05 GTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 GTZ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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