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DG05 URH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,213 mi
Last recorded122,213 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 URH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 122,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 29 Jun 2015 99,716 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 79,351 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 79,351 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,501 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 61,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 57,246 miles

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on non-measurable edges

Fail 19 Oct 2011 50,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 46,528 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 46,528 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,075 miles

NOTE plastic underbody covers fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2008 27,098 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 URH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 URH, 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 URH registered?

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

Is DG05 URH safe to buy?

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