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DN05 VMH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

95,906 mi
Last recorded95,906 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 95,906 miles

front reg plate deteriorating

Fail 13 Apr 2021 95,906 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front reg plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Apr 2020 92,918 miles

Nearside Rear taillight lens and bumper has a small crack

Pass 18 Apr 2019 87,769 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 87,758 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both N/S & O/S (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,386 miles

engine warning light on.

Fail 6 Mar 2018 84,386 miles

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

engine warning light on.

Pass 21 Feb 2017 79,875 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 79,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 76,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 64,879 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 60,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2011 40,367 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 40,367 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 29,257 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 15,860 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 6,396 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 VMH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VMH, 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 VMH registered?

DN05 VMH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is DN05 VMH safe to buy?

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