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DG05 TXU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,417 mi
Last recorded144,417 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 TXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 144,417 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 137,706 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on legal limit and excessively cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on legal limit and excessively cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 137,706 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on legal limit and excessively cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on legal limit and excessively cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 130,032 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking

Fail 9 Apr 2018 130,032 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking

Fail 3 Apr 2018 130,032 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2017 123,130 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2017 123,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2016 115,227 miles

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

under trays fitted.

Fail 29 Mar 2016 115,227 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Mar 2015 107,567 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 107,567 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 91,771 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 72,424 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,263 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 49,989 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 40,476 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,842 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)

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 TXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TXU, 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 TXU registered?

DG05 TXU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is DG05 TXU safe to buy?

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