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DN05 RWL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,100 mi
Last recorded138,100 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 RWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 138,100 miles

Nearside Front wearing inner edge slightly

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wearing inner edge slightly

Offside Front wearing inner edge slightly

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wearing inner edge slightly

Fail 24 May 2018 138,097 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wearing inner edge slightly

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wearing inner edge slightly

Offside Front wearing inner edge slightly

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wearing inner edge slightly

Pass 26 May 2017 127,791 miles

Offside Front back plate rusty

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 127,658 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 127,658 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 123,642 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 114,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 104,792 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 92,692 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 92,692 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 79,594 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

engine undertray fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2011 79,594 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 26 May 2010 64,523 miles

advise front pads getting low

Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,146 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 47,763 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 RWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc 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 RWL, 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 RWL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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