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DG05 LBX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,814 mi
Last recorded69,814 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 69,814 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 66,181 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 61,050 miles

Crankcase breather is blocked and would advise replacement

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front pads worn - approx 3000m/s left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Window regulator not serviceable

Pass 28 Jun 2018 57,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Window inop.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 54,676 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 54,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 52,627 miles

engine covers fitted

front tyres perished on sidewalls

undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2016 52,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern due to headlight lens crazed over (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

engine covers fitted

front tyres perished on sidewalls

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2015 49,461 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 49,457 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 47,150 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2014 47,146 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 44,860 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 44,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,810 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of deteriation

Pass 27 Jun 2011 41,447 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 37,838 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,327 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 34,053 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 LBX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DG05 LBX, 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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DG05 LBX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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