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DN05 LUP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,978 mi
Last recorded120,978 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 LUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 120,978 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 111,030 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 189,659 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 170,281 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 170,280 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 167,961 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 165,715 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 162,731 miles

Rear subframe slight corrosion

suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 20 Nov 2018 153,750 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 140,739 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 129,647 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 119,811 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 119,811 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 119,220 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 105,121 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 85,447 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 69,126 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 68,921 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 49,811 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 31,145 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 24,184 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 LUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LUP, 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 DN05 LUP registered?

DN05 LUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is DN05 LUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 LUP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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