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DG05 ZBE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,466 mi
Last recorded95,466 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 ZBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 95,466 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake back plate missing

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion axle (6.1.B.2)

engine cover fitted

engine management light on on dash

front headlamp lenses faded

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 78,238 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both outer lenses clouded (1.7.5a)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 24 Mar 2016 78,238 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both outer lenses clouded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 25 Mar 2015 67,342 miles

all four tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 3 Mar 2014 60,965 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 54,498 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 48,058 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine mil light illuminated

Pass 14 Mar 2011 42,965 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Mar 2010 37,967 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 33,065 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,476 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 ZBE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ZBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG05 ZBE registered?

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

Is DG05 ZBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 ZBE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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