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DJ03 DUB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

123,364 mi
Last recorded123,364 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ03 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 123,364 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 121,124 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 118,525 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 116,046 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 114,049 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 111,848 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 109,769 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inners (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 107,434 miles

full under trays

Pass 5 Feb 2018 103,320 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 97,467 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 96,342 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 96,342 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 94,176 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 87,891 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 82,855 miles

Airbag MIL illuminated

Exhaust blowing slightly from hairline crack

Rear exhaust pipe has a hair line crack where it meets the rear silencer

Pass 22 Aug 2011 78,183 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 67,549 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,191 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 45,573 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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DJ03 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 DJ03 DUB, 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 DJ03 DUB registered?

DJ03 DUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DJ03 DUB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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