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DF05 HVT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

115,698 mi
Last recorded115,698 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 HVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 115,698 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 106,155 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front engine auxiliary belt perished slightly

Rear wiper missing

Pass 9 Nov 2022 98,190 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 93,717 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 98,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 82,307 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 77,846 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 74,206 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn to 3mm wear limits

Rear both sides rear tyres cracking between tred

Fail 19 Jun 2017 74,206 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen wiper blade insecure slit (8.2.2)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides dull (1.7.5a)

Rear both sides rear tyres cracking between tred

Pass 23 Jun 2016 69,320 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,986 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 59,751 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,857 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 53,857 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 46,335 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 46,335 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2011 38,158 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,410 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 17,714 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 11,663 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 HVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HVT, 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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DF05 HVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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