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DG05 WLC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,530 mi
Last recorded116,530 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 WLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 116,530 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 110,400 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 106,005 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 106,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 103,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 102,317 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

offside front wing corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 98,618 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 95,251 miles

oil leak

rear slam panel damage bumper support

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

vehicle under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Jul 2018 95,231 miles

Emissions not tested not enough engine oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted

oil leak

rear slam panel damage bumper support

vehicle under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jul 2017 91,476 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Jun 2016 86,221 miles

Offside indicator lens cracked.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 80,575 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 74,409 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,625 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 62,266 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 62,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 57,831 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,925 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 48,743 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 48,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 44,155 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 WLC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WLC, 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 WLC registered?

DG05 WLC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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