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DK05 UZV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,035 mi
Last recorded130,035 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 UZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 130,035 miles

bonnet release stiff

Pass 22 Nov 2021 118,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminat

Fail 22 Nov 2021 118,915 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminat

Pass 27 Nov 2020 108,025 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 108,024 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 91,203 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside + offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2019 91,203 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside + offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2018 79,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers + undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn + dot code 09

offside rear tyre dot code 13

Fail 8 Jun 2018 79,108 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers + undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly worn + dot code 09

offside rear tyre dot code 13

Pass 13 Jun 2017 63,639 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,974 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 60,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,298 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 56,486 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,505 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

bonnet cannot be securely closed

offside rear tyre inner tread blocks out of shape

Pass 10 Mar 2012 49,052 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 45,414 miles

front brake discs pitted and worn

rear brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 7 Jul 2010 41,251 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 41,251 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,434 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 23,067 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

off/side rear and near/side front tyres near wear bars.

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 UZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UZV, 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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What year was DK05 UZV registered?

DK05 UZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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