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DK05 UZL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

178,635 mi
Last recorded178,635 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 UZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 178,635 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Rubber Split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 172,403 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 172,237 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 163,198 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 163,198 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 154,113 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users fume - ( slight ) (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both / offside and nearside worn - ( required soon ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / cracked - ( slight ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and front worn / corroded - ( required soon ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 154,113 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users fume - ( slight ) (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both / offside and nearside worn - ( required soon ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced full sill - ( in areas ) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced full sill - ( in areas ) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced full sill - ( in areas ) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced full sill - ( in areas ) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn / cracked - ( slight ) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and front worn / corroded - ( required soon ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 147,560 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 143,945 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 15 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

indicator cancellation not working

Pass 17 Sep 2018 138,219 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 138,219 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 122,670 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 122,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 107,806 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 93,936 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

handbrake stiff in operation

o/s rear wheel binding

Fail 16 Aug 2014 93,936 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

handbrake stiff in operation

o/s rear wheel binding

Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,012 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 66,596 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 55,097 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 45,252 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,850 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 27,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 27,590 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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DK05 UZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UZL, 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 UZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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