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DG05 NYZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,039 mi
Last recorded103,039 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 NYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 103,039 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 86,769 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in outer cv boot but not resulting in the loss of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 86,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in outer cv boot but not resulting in the loss of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 79,239 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 79,237 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 70,139 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 70,139 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 58,809 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,097 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,547 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

cracks offside rear tyre

nsf tyre wearing on inside edge

osf tyre wearing on inside edge

osr tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,725 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,621 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 31,452 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 25,772 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 19,464 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 19,464 miles

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 NYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel 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 NYZ, 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 NYZ registered?

DG05 NYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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