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DG05 LCN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,108 mi
Last recorded165,108 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 LCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 165,108 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 150,471 miles

rear bush of both front wishbones deteriorating

Fail 9 Oct 2018 150,471 miles

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

exhaust sleeve joint poor/ blowing

rear bush of both front wishbones deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2017 141,758 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 130,529 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 130,529 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 118,625 miles

both front tyres worn

both headlamps pattern poor/ lens cloudy

child seat fitted NSR

noise from offside rear wheel

Pass 8 Oct 2014 107,454 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 98,131 miles

Front brake pads close to minimum thickness

Pass 9 Oct 2012 83,778 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 83,778 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 65,323 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 60,063 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 51,136 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 43,556 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 33,509 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 LCN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG05 LCN registered?

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

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