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DG05 FVZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,592 mi
Last recorded158,592 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 FVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 158,592 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

front lower both side suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

general underside corrosion including suspension components

Pass 26 Nov 2024 155,840 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

general underside corrosion including inner sill areas and suspension components

Fail 18 Nov 2024 155,840 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both due to lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

centre exhaust sleeve poor condition

general underside corrosion including inner sill areas and suspension components

Pass 17 Nov 2023 151,902 miles

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

both headlight lenses deteriorated

general underside corrosion including suspension components

noise engine area, suspect dual mass flywheel

Fail 15 Nov 2023 151,902 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

both headlight lenses deteriorated

both rear brake disc backplates badly deteriorated

general underside corrosion including suspension components

Pass 23 Nov 2022 143,190 miles

Both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion including suspension components

Fail 15 Nov 2022 143,190 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Both headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion including suspension components

Pass 17 Nov 2021 135,493 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 135,492 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 129,554 miles

Advise both rear axle tyres wearing on inside edge.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 121,762 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 121,732 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 114,730 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2018 114,729 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 98,687 miles

Both rear discs slight corrosion

General cosmetic corrosion over much of the vehicle.

Nearside Front Discs slight corrosion

Pass 11 Sep 2015 90,271 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 81,369 miles

engine management light on

Fail 1 Sep 2014 81,369 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

bonnet safety catch seized

engine management light on

engine oil and coolant levels low

Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,056 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,385 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 47,295 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,452 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 33,264 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 33,242 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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 FVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FVZ, 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 FVZ registered?

DG05 FVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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