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DF05 OKB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

135,645 mi
Last recorded135,645 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 OKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 135,645 miles

Front and rear stabilizer bushes perishing / rear stabilizer bar corroded

Front both wing mirror indicators slightly damaged but in working order

Front fog lamps not working

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumper damaged and taped up

Rear Lower engine mount perishing

Rear brake disc protector plates corroding

Fail 14 Nov 2020 135,610 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect tyre rotation / tyre is perishing (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear stabilizer bushes perishing / rear stabilizer bar corroded

Front both wing mirror indicators slightly damaged but in working order

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread ok (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper 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))

Offside Rear bumper damaged and taped up

Rear Lower engine mount perishing

Rear brake disc protector plates corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2019 131,601 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 126,867 miles

Offside Rear Bumper slightly damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2017 120,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 120,561 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 111,258 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 100,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 92,927 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

two nails n/s/r tyre

winter tyre fitted to o/s/r

Pass 8 Aug 2013 84,562 miles

offside rear tyre has low pressure and a nail

Pass 4 Jul 2012 72,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on!

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,933 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking advise new one

Fail 4 Jul 2011 62,933 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

both rear brake back plates corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking advise new one

Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,489 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low and cracked and perished due to age

Fail 1 Jul 2009 43,316 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Engine management light on.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front screen is cracked & only just within limits.

Rera tyres are perishing.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 43,316 miles

Covers preventing access to some components.

Engine management light on.

Front screen is cracked & only just within limits.

Rera tyres are perishing.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,629 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 35,629 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 OKB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 OKB, 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 OKB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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