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DN05 OFA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,986 mi
Last recorded100,986 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 OFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 100,986 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Head light lenses deteriated but pattern still just ok

Pass 29 Mar 2017 95,641 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Headlamp lenses deteriated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 92,102 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbones front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres have nails in them and have cracking in treads

Fail 14 Dec 2015 92,102 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbones front bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres have nails in them and have cracking in treads

Pass 5 Jan 2015 87,571 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 87,563 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 79,050 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 74,496 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 68,440 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 60,830 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 53,112 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 45,041 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2008 35,004 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 May 2008 35,004 miles

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

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

nail in nearside front tyre

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 OFA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

DN05 OFA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is DN05 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 OFA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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