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DG05 WLU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

38,774 mi
Last recorded38,774 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 WLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 38,774 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 38,774 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 37,805 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 36,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 35,791 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 34,386 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 33,420 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 32,802 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 32,802 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 31,177 miles

Offside wiper blade judders and smears windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2018 29,273 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 27,215 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 27,215 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 25,165 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,428 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 20,698 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 20,698 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 18,690 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 18,690 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 16,527 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,984 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 10,977 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 8,369 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 6,684 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 WLU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 WLU, 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 WLU registered?

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

Is DG05 WLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 WLU shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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