MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,668 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight play
o/s/r brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight play
o/s/r brake binding slightly
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s mirror glass damaged
o/s rear bump stop adrift
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre on 2mm
offside front tyre wearing on edge advise replacement
offside rear tyre on 1.6mm advise replacement
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight imbalance in front brakes
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight imbalance in front brakes
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
both rear bump stop,s starting to split
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DN05 UCB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 UCB, 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 UCB registered?
DN05 UCB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 2005.
Is DN05 UCB safe to buy?
The MOT history for DN05 UCB shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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