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DN05 VPY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,918 mi
Last recorded109,918 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 VPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 109,918 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 102,326 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 102,326 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Wipers Smearing

Near/Side/Rear Bump Stop Perished

Off/Side/Rear Bump Stop Perished

Pass 1 Jun 2010 91,813 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 91,813 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 79,274 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 60,642 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 VPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DN05 VPY?

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What year was DN05 VPY registered?

DN05 VPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is DN05 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 VPY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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