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DF05 NVV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,310 mi
Last recorded154,310 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 154,310 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 154,309 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 146,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2018 146,049 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested due to brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 132,586 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 132,586 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 120,088 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 120,088 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 107,347 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 94,578 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 94,574 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 82,288 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 82,288 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 69,397 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,292 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 48,551 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 36,454 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 36,452 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Aug 2008 23,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 23,584 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 NVV 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 65%.

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 NVV, 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 NVV registered?

DF05 NVV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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