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DN05 OEX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,782 mi
Last recorded108,782 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 108,782 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 105,393 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 105,393 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 100,198 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 100,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 93,854 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 93,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 89,628 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 89,628 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,074 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres scrubbed off just off cords on inner edges

Fail 30 Aug 2013 79,074 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front tyres scrubbed off just off cords on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2012 70,884 miles

Offside and Nearside rear tyres perrishing.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2011 64,771 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 57,006 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 49,810 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 42,340 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 OEX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OEX, 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 OEX registered?

DN05 OEX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 2005.

Is DN05 OEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 OEX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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