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DG05 LCE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,011 mi
Last recorded94,011 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 94,011 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 94,010 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill within 30 cms of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 92,705 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 90,706 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 88,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 87,009 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 85,758 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 83,168 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 83,168 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,699 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 77,373 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,840 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 73,840 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 70,313 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 70,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 66,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 58,898 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,493 miles

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

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)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate slightly marked

Pass 15 Feb 2010 47,672 miles

all 4 inner wings have liners fitted

engine undershield fitted

floor pan covers fitted

front registration plate deteriorating

tow ball cover fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2010 47,659 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

floor pan covers fitted

tow ball cover fitted

all 4 inner wings have liners fitted

engine undershield fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2009 37,039 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front registration plate deteriorating

Fail 2 Mar 2009 37,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front registration plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,351 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 LCE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LCE, 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 LCE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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