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DN05 FEK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,018 mi
Last recorded147,018 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 FEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 147,018 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 147,018 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 137,315 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 137,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 126,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all suspension corroded

chassis and floor pan corroded

Pass 14 May 2016 120,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Disc cover severe corrosion

Oil cooler temporary repair. Secure at test.

Rear springs not fully visible at test.

Underbody guards fitted.

Pass 10 May 2015 113,054 miles

1.rear brake pads obscured on inboard. 2.wheel trims obscure full examination of rear pads. 3.cooler panel broken/ UNDER FLOOR/location under drivers seat.(marked orange).

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 101,173 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 101,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 84,928 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 68,189 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)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Apr 2011 56,497 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 47,634 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 37,970 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 37,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 29,035 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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DN05 FEK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DN05 FEK, 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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DN05 FEK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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