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DN05 LHH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

138,160 mi
Last recorded138,160 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 LHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 138,160 miles

Rear number plate deteriorated

Windscreen has a chip out of swept area

Fail 28 May 2019 138,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements de laminated (0.1 (d))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 122,968 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 102,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 86,672 miles

Both Front Headlamps Frosted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2015 78,634 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,836 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 68,738 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,097 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 60,146 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 50,786 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 43,462 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 34,189 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 LHH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LHH, 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 DN05 LHH registered?

DN05 LHH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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