MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,583 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted excessivly (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear coil springs corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
rear coil springs corroded
rear coil springs corroded....rear shocker dust covers adrift....n/s rear handbrake lever sticking slightly in the caliper (freeded off)...exhaust cat and pipe in poor condition and blowing slightly....slight turbo intercooler area slight oil leak
various discs removed from windscreen...o/s headlmp reflector in poor condition
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear coil springs corroded....rear shocker dust covers adrift....n/s rear handbrake lever sticking slightly in the caliper (freeded off)...exhaust cat and pipe in poor condition and blowing slightly....slight turbo intercooler area slight oil leak
various discs removed from windscreen...o/s headlmp reflector in poor condition
rear shocker dust covers adrift...rear road springs corroded...suspension generally soft.
rear shocker dust covers adrift
slight rear brake imbalance
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight rear brake imbalance
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front 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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DF05 KZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 DF05 KZL, 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 KZL registered?
DF05 KZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 July 2005.
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