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DN05 UCB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,668 mi
Last recorded120,668 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 120,668 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 115,632 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 111,119 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 111,119 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 108,177 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 108,176 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 99,883 miles

front lower suspension arm rear bushes slight play

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Oct 2013 99,883 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 94,782 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 88,984 miles

n/s mirror glass damaged

o/s rear bump stop adrift

Pass 18 Jun 2010 80,926 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 80,926 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 76,182 miles

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

slight imbalance in front brakes

Fail 11 Jun 2009 76,176 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 70,240 miles

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.

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 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?

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