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DG05 XBF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

304,510 mi
Last recorded304,510 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 XBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 304,510 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2020 304,510 miles

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 165,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated rubber casing is starting too split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn VERY heavily on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn VERY heavily on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 162,154 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 162,107 miles

Offside 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 154,139 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 154,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 3 Mar 2016 143,666 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 132,296 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 132,296 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper 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 19 Mar 2014 120,459 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 107,701 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 96,683 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 86,295 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 86,295 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 75,645 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,455 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,235 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 XBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XBF, 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 XBF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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