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DG05 XBO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,628 mi
Last recorded133,628 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 133,628 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 127,053 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 127,053 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 119,376 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 119,376 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 112,086 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 112,054 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 104,864 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 98,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear nearside offside brake discs worn and corroding

rear nearside offside brakes slight binding

Fail 28 Feb 2014 98,813 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear nearside offside brake discs worn and corroding

rear nearside offside brakes slight binding

Pass 20 Mar 2013 91,341 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 82,515 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 18 Mar 2011 67,340 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2011 67,340 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2010 51,458 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 51,458 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,134 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 27,730 miles

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

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

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 XBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

DG05 XBO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is DG05 XBO safe to buy?

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