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DG05 TZA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,654 mi
Last recorded168,654 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 TZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2021 168,654 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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 both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 19 Nov 2020 162,988 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 153,122 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake backing plates corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 143,436 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, also worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 143,436 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, also worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 135,826 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 128,858 miles

windscreen damage outside swept area

Fail 10 Mar 2016 128,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

windscreen damage outside swept area

Pass 2 Oct 2014 115,108 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 102,790 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 88,682 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)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 76,079 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 68,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 58,504 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 51,456 miles

Nearside Rear 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 TZA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 TZA, 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 TZA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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