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DN05 VLZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,535 mi
Last recorded88,535 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 VLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 88,535 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 88,533 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 87,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 87,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 81,014 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Jan 2021 81,014 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side's (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2020 76,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 72,086 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 72,086 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 68,297 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 65,785 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 62,216 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 57,249 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 52,438 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 52,355 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged/cuts

neaside front tyre getting low

Pass 21 Dec 2012 49,163 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 49,163 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 45,299 miles

STRONG ADVICE : FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW

Fail 29 Dec 2011 45,299 miles

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

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

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

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

STRONG ADVICE : FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW

Pass 24 Dec 2010 42,786 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 36,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jan 2010 36,655 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Dec 2008 33,466 miles

both rear tyres feathered slightly on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2008 33,460 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 VLZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VLZ, 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 VLZ registered?

DN05 VLZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is DN05 VLZ safe to buy?

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