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DG05 ZBV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,108 mi
Last recorded89,108 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 ZBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 89,108 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 105,410 miles

Dampness to nearside front outer CV gaiter

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Offside rear tyre wearing low

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2009 85,778 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 64,384 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 64,384 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 ZBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZBV, 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 ZBV registered?

DG05 ZBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is DG05 ZBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 ZBV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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