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DG05 ORN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,368 mi
Last recorded155,368 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 ORN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 155,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 155,252 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front shocks little damping effect

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2017 145,867 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 134,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joilnt (7.1.2)

Nearside wing repeater lens in wing mirror slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 134,122 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joilnt (7.1.2)

Nearside wing repeater lens in wing mirror slightly damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

parking brake low effort

Pass 6 Mar 2015 122,425 miles

Both rear shock absorber weather covers deteroriated but passenger failed

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

No reverse lights

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Passenger mirror indicator damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2014 111,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

nearside wiper smeary

Pass 26 Feb 2013 100,507 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 100,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 88,226 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 75,097 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 61,163 miles

both front tyres and o/s/r tyre tread depths on 3mm

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2009 48,456 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 34,761 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 ORN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ORN, 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 ORN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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