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DG05 SOE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,102 mi
Last recorded143,102 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 143,102 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked between tread on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 143,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 136,516 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 130,452 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing

engine mil light on

steering slightly stiff

Fail 18 Sep 2020 130,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside door mirror glass missing

engine mil light on

steering slightly stiff

Pass 6 Sep 2019 128,186 miles

n/s rear brake slight bind

steering stiff

Fail 6 Sep 2019 128,181 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

n/s rear brake slight bind

steering stiff

Pass 23 Aug 2018 124,586 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 121,589 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine warning light on

Fail 9 Aug 2017 121,584 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Aug 2016 115,022 miles

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

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

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

lower engine tray missing

nearside washer needs attention

Fail 6 Aug 2015 110,290 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres wear inner edge

Pass 6 Aug 2015 110,290 miles

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

both front tyres wear inner edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 99,550 miles

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)

Fail 6 Aug 2013 90,297 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front engine lower cover damaged and loose

Pass 6 Aug 2013 90,297 miles

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

front engine lower cover damaged and loose

Pass 11 May 2012 76,860 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 65,914 miles

slight grease around n/s outer cv boot

Pass 19 May 2010 54,974 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 46,858 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 33,636 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 SOE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SOE, 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 SOE registered?

DG05 SOE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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