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DG05 USC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

137,409 mi
Last recorded137,409 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 USC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 137,409 miles

Front Headlights slightly discoloured (Both sides)

Front Wheel Arch Corroding (Both Sides)

Fail 18 Nov 2023 137,409 miles

Front Headlights slightly discoloured (Both sides)

Front Wheel Arch Corroding (Both Sides)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 131,477 miles

Front Headlight's slightly discoloured (both sides)

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyres wearing on inner/outer edge (both sides)

Front Wheel Arch corroding (both sides)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low (close to 2mm marker)

Rear Brake Discs scored/pitted (both sides)

Fail 17 Dec 2022 131,477 miles

Front Headlight's slightly discoloured (both sides)

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Front Tyres wearing on inner/outer edge (both sides)

Front Wheel Arch corroding (both sides)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low (close to 2mm marker)

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

Rear Brake Discs scored/pitted (both sides)

Pass 19 Jan 2022 125,981 miles

Nearside & Offside Brake Discs slightly scored/pitted

Nearside & Offside Front Wheel Arches corroding (outer wing)

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 120,033 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Headlamps slightly discoloured

Nearside & Offside Rear Brake Discs pitted/scored

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on (inner) edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 120,033 miles

Nearside & Offside Front Headlamps slightly discoloured

Nearside & Offside Rear Brake Discs pitted/scored

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on (inner) edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 116,892 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 116,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked between Tread Depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 109,252 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 109,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 101,519 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 101,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 96,686 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 96,684 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 89,221 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 82,483 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 82,483 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 74,623 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,390 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 68,386 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 61,124 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,775 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 43,879 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,436 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 36,436 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 29,942 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 USC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 USC, 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 USC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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