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DN05 LVC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,067 mi
Last recorded114,067 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 LVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 114,067 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 114,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 97,859 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 97,859 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 89,155 miles

E M L Light on

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 83,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 74,266 miles

both front tyres 2 mm tread

both headlight lenses poor condition

engine management light showing

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2016 74,266 miles

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

both front tyres 2 mm tread

both headlight lenses poor condition

engine management light showing

offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 65,526 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 55,061 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Jan 2014 55,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jan 2013 45,288 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 45,284 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 33,008 miles

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

front brake discs showing signs of wear

Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,982 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 18,085 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 18,077 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 15,239 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 12,391 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 LVC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 LVC, 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 LVC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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