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DS05 AVF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,780 mi
Last recorded151,780 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 AVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2018 151,780 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Both tyres wearing slightly on outer edge

Front Exhaust hangers rattling

Front Number plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Front wiper split on ends

Offside Rear Tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2017 148,395 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear both tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Sep 2017 148,395 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear both tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 143,143 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 143,133 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 139,924 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

oil leak

rear number plate slightly insecure

Fail 7 Sep 2015 139,917 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

os/r caliper arm sticking slightly [handbrake]

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2014 131,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 131,674 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 118,320 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 118,320 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 106,255 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 92,062 miles

front tyres at 2.5 mm depth approximately

front tyres wearing inner edges

osr tyre at 3mm approximately,ost tyre has split in it but not to cords

osr tyre has a nail in inner shoulder

Fail 25 Jul 2011 92,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

engine oil level on minimum

front tyres at 2.5 mm depth approximately

front tyres wearing inner edges

osr tyre at 3mm approximately,ost tyre has split in it but not to cords

osr tyre has a nail in inner shoulder

Pass 6 Aug 2010 76,282 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Aug 2010 76,281 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2009 60,759 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,535 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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DS05 AVF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 DS05 AVF, 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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DS05 AVF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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