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DN05 RVZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,371 mi
Last recorded149,371 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 RVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 149,371 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 137,379 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to split/perish

Pass 11 May 2016 125,762 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 125,762 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 116,938 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine lamp on

o/s/f & o/s/r brake back plates

service lamp on

Fail 17 Apr 2014 107,805 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f & o/s/r brake back plates corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 107,805 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f & o/s/r brake back plates corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 99,296 miles

Offside front back plate corroded.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 90,081 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

service lamp on dash

Pass 1 Feb 2011 82,485 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 82,485 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 73,273 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 56,926 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 50,251 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 50,251 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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 RVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RVZ, 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 RVZ registered?

DN05 RVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is DN05 RVZ safe to buy?

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