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DK05 VAM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,283 mi
Last recorded178,283 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 VAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 178,283 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 169,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 157,051 miles

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

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2019 157,051 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Nearside Front Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Offside Front Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Front Headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2018 148,689 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 148,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 138,378 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 125,583 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 125,248 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 113,895 miles

Offside Rear brake rubbing slightly and brake pads wearing thin

Rear tyre treads wearing low on inner egdes

Pass 28 Jul 2014 101,786 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,727 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 77,991 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 65,882 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,641 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 41,403 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 33,262 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 VAM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DK05 VAM, 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 DK05 VAM registered?

DK05 VAM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DK05 VAM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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