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DK05 UZD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,345 mi
Last recorded176,345 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 UZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 176,345 miles

both headlight lenses deteriorated

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn low on tread

rear no plate cracked

undertrays fitted

windscreen damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2017 176,025 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both headlight lenses deteriorated

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre worn low on tread

rear no plate cracked

undertrays fitted

windscreen damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2017 174,430 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

headlight lenses deteriorated

o/s/r brake disc marked

rear no plate cracked

windscreen damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2016 150,545 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rears (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides fronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 150,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rears (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides fronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 139,609 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 139,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 130,302 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 119,968 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 109,181 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 99,148 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 91,275 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 75,954 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 59,303 miles

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

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

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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DK05 UZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DK05 UZD, 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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DK05 UZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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