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DG05 ECV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,591 mi
Last recorded166,591 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 ECV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2022 166,591 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 164,055 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 162,227 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 154,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 154,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 142,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 127,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STARTING TO GET LOW ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STARTING TO GET LOW ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 127,378 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STARTING TO GET LOW ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STARTING TO GET LOW ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 121,016 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 101,438 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 91,884 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 76,427 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 76,427 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 59,235 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 41,674 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 32,172 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 25,259 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 25,259 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 18,877 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)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 18,877 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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DG05 ECV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DG05 ECV, 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 DG05 ECV registered?

DG05 ECV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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