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DN05 FEP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,730 mi
Last recorded135,730 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 FEP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 135,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 109,174 miles

Corrosion on under body and on some components

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both

Rear axle general corrosion

Rear coil spring corroded both sides

Fail 12 May 2019 109,159 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on under body and on some components

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both

Rear axle general corrosion

Rear coil spring corroded both sides

Pass 18 May 2018 96,734 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides under car (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle general corrosion

Fail 18 May 2018 96,729 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides under car (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle general corrosion

Pass 5 May 2017 87,988 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack within tread blocks

Nearside front shock absorber slight misting of oil

Nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Fail 3 May 2017 87,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Both rear tyres starting to crack within tread blocks

Nearside front shock absorber slight misting of oil

Nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 9 May 2016 80,911 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge close to limits

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limits

Fail 9 May 2016 80,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working sidelight bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge close to limits

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limits

Pass 12 May 2015 74,730 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 14 May 2014 68,158 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2014 68,158 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2013 60,466 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 53,568 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,347 miles

nearside front washer jet not working (plenty of water hitting screen of other jet)

Pass 12 May 2010 62,845 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 38,423 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 32,912 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 32,912 miles

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

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 FEP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DN05 FEP, 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 FEP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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