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DG05 WNM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

181,575 mi
Last recorded181,575 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 WNM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 181,575 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 171,404 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 171,393 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced bulb out (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 151,211 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 151,211 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2016 146,068 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 146,068 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 146,030 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 130,300 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 130,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 115,842 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2014 115,842 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 103,026 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 88,962 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 76,410 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 65,198 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,136 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 35,296 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 35,296 miles

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

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 WNM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WNM, 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 WNM registered?

DG05 WNM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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