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DF05 SYT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,520 mi
Last recorded158,520 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 SYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 158,520 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 153,433 miles

Engine management light on

Front Both discs worn

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Wishbone bush damaged

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Wishbone bush damaged

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2018 153,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced No pattern shown when aim tested (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Engine management light on

Front Both discs worn

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Wishbone bush damaged

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Wishbone bush damaged

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 149,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 144,855 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear disc crodded

Pass 8 Jan 2015 139,375 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 133,056 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 124,793 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine management light is on

Pass 23 Nov 2011 115,720 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 99,230 miles

engine management light on

n/s front tyre getting low on tread

rear brake disc back plates corroded

rear brake discs worn and pads getting low

Pass 15 Oct 2009 79,655 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 59,320 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 SYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 SYT, 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 SYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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