MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,535 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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 ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
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)
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
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)
STRONG ADVICE : FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN VERY LOW
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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
both rear tyres feathered slightly on inner edge
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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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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