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DF05 MXW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

164,573 mi
Last recorded164,573 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 MXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 164,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on its limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on its limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front headlight yellowing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heatsheild loose above back box

Fail 15 Nov 2023 164,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on its limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated on its limit (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front headlight yellowing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heatsheild loose above back box

Pass 16 Nov 2022 160,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 16 Nov 2022 160,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 12 Nov 2021 156,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill slightly corroded

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2020 152,242 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 18 Nov 2020 152,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 13 Nov 2019 148,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall cracking

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear suspension corroded

undertrays engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2018 143,012 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front lamp lens frosty

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 15 Nov 2018 143,012 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front lamp lens frosty

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 15 Nov 2017 140,273 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 137,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 130,916 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

child seat fitted n/s/f

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 5 Nov 2015 130,754 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

child seat fitted n/s/f

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Aug 2014 120,814 miles

o/s rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 8 Aug 2013 109,910 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 99,819 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2011 88,744 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 77,155 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 62,976 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 48,926 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 MXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MXW, 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 MXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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