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DG05 JUF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,824 mi
Last recorded130,824 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 JUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 130,824 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 130,824 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 111,965 miles

EM LIGHT IS ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorating (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2017 93,139 miles

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

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2016 82,979 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside componants

Pass 27 Feb 2015 75,853 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 75,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 71,543 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 71,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,029 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 61,753 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 56,319 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 47,889 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,137 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 36,137 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,432 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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DG05 JUF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG05 JUF, 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 JUF registered?

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

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