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DN05 WVM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,006 mi
Last recorded156,006 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 WVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 156,006 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 156,006 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 146,119 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tread

Pass 10 Mar 2016 137,345 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 137,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 125,593 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 116,774 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 116,691 miles

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 110,648 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 105,057 miles

all brake discs surface rust

esp light on

Pass 17 May 2011 101,462 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 84,564 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 57,894 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 31,125 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 WVM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WVM, 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 WVM registered?

DN05 WVM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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