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DG05 YUX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,178 mi
Last recorded97,178 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 97,178 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise engine warning light on

advise headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 13 Aug 2025 94,998 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamp lens are cloudy, beam image visible (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear subframe and attached suspension arms corroding.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 94,996 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamp lens are cloudy, beam image visible (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear subframe and attached suspension arms corroding.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 92,452 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 92,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

some underbody & suspension corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 17 Aug 2023 86,319 miles

Front both front tyres wearing low on tread / advise to replace / on 3.mm 195 / 65 / 15

both head light lens fogged over / beam patterns slightly deffused / advise to clean up h/light lens

underside / components all showing general corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2022 84,061 miles

Front both front tyres wearing close to legal limits / advise to replace 195 / 65 / 15

underside / components all areas showing general corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2021 80,104 miles

exhaust system corroded

underside components showing corrosion

Fail 23 Aug 2021 80,103 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe cat section flexi section split / blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head light lens fogged over / no head light beam patterns (4.1.2 (c))

exhaust system corroded

underside components showing corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2020 76,975 miles

both rear tyres becoming slightly cracked / perished 195 / 65 / 15

underside / components showing general surface corrosion

Pass 8 May 2019 74,248 miles

both head light lens slightly fogged over / beam patterns slightly deffused

underside / components showing general corrosion

Pass 17 May 2018 71,977 miles

head light lens becoming fogged over / beam patterns slightly defused / advise to clean lens

underside / components / exhaust system showing general corrosion

Fail 16 May 2018 71,976 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding o/s/r brake binding / b/pads worn very low (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating rear brake discs corroded / discoloured / pitted on braking surface / fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken n/s/f coil spring broken at lower section / spring hanging over edge of spring seat on strut (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/r brake pads worn very low / close to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

head light lens becoming fogged over / beam patterns slightly defused / advise to clean lens

underside / components / exhaust system showing general corrosion

Pass 15 May 2017 67,932 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs pitted outer face (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2016 63,934 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 60,668 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 May 2015 60,667 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 57,547 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 57,547 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 May 2013 54,614 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 50,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2011 42,721 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to rear suspension components

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

wheel trims fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,944 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 30,369 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 17 Mar 2008 24,394 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 YUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YUX, 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 YUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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