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DS05 AVK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,052 mi
Last recorded102,052 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 AVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 102,052 miles

front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorating

nearside headlamp beam pattern weak

Fail 1 Feb 2016 101,745 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

n/s/f headlamp lens cloudy not effecting beam pattern

Pass 23 Feb 2015 93,996 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 87,870 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,447 miles

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

Front discs corroded on inner faces.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 80,008 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 73,842 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 79,440 miles

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

brake pedal rubber slight loose

coolant leaking around radiator area

handbrake travel high

Pass 26 Feb 2010 79,440 miles

brake pedal rubber slight loose

coolant leaking around radiator area

handbrake travel high

Fail 15 Feb 2010 69,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

handbrake travel high

will require geometery check when o, s. f wishbone changed

Pass 26 Feb 2009 61,806 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 44,965 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 44,965 miles

Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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 AVK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DS05 AVK, 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 DS05 AVK registered?

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

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