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DF05 MXN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

190,299 mi
Last recorded190,299 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 MXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 190,299 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 190,299 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 180,704 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside rear brake back plate missing

noise from brake servo when depressed

offside rear brake back plate very corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met. may require adjustment or repair 16%

Fail 8 Mar 2016 180,704 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside rear brake back plate missing

noise from brake servo when depressed

offside rear brake back plate very corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met. may require adjustment or repair 16%

Pass 4 Apr 2015 170,833 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 1 Apr 2015 170,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Mar 2014 152,707 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension bushes (console) perished

n/s/r brake disc backing plate missing

undertray not securely fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2014 152,707 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front suspension bushes (console) perished

n/s/r brake disc backing plate missing

rear brake discs excessively scored and corroded

undertray not securely fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2013 128,687 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear brake disc gaurd corroded and insecure(urgent attention recommended)

offside rear and nearside front brake disc gaurds corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 100,495 miles

nearside rear tyre worn very low and heavily perished in tread(recommend replacement)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 100,347 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn very low and heavily perished in tread (recommend replacement)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 81,343 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 68,642 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 64,247 miles

chips on windscreen

Fail 16 Jul 2009 64,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chips on windscreen

front subframe rear bushes perished

Pass 16 Jul 2008 47,931 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 47,931 miles

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

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

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 MXN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MXN, 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 MXN registered?

DF05 MXN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is DF05 MXN safe to buy?

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