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DG05 SNV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

72,613 mi
Last recorded72,613 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 72,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 70,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 68,220 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 65,622 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 63,560 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 60,664 miles

Engine light on.

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 58,524 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 58,521 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2017 56,041 miles

engine light on

Pass 12 May 2016 53,229 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 50,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2014 47,649 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 43,732 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2012 39,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 39,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,734 miles

plastic floor pans fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Apr 2011 33,734 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic floor pans fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Apr 2010 27,979 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 22,980 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 18,384 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 SNV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SNV, 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 SNV registered?

DG05 SNV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is DG05 SNV safe to buy?

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