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DN05 JUV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,456 mi
Last recorded115,456 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 JUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 115,456 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 115,456 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Mechanism faulty. Pull lever and pivot is also broken. (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Offside also has runout. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both. Also split. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both. Headlamps hazed. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also starting to twist. 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only No reserve travel. Offside park brake lever not fully returned. (1.1.6 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear box insecure at sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil low.

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 108,485 miles

Both front wheel arches edge corrosion.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 108,485 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Holed,corroded and blowing. (oe) (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both. Hazed. (1.8.A.1b)

Both front wheel arches edge corrosion.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 101,616 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,432 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 84,950 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 84,950 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 80,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

traction control light on

Fail 1 Aug 2013 80,498 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

traction control light on

Pass 24 Jul 2012 62,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

electronic stabilty light staying on (ESP)

engine management light staying on

Fail 24 Jul 2012 62,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

electronic stabilty light staying on (ESP)

engine management light staying on

Pass 29 Jun 2011 52,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to steering and suspension components

Fail 29 Jun 2011 52,722 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight corrosion to steering and suspension components

Pass 21 Jul 2010 34,946 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2009 28,916 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 22,230 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 JUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JUV, 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 JUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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