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DS05 BHF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,983 mi
Last recorded115,983 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 BHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 115,983 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 16 Sep 2022 110,323 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 110,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 104,096 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 104,096 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 100,058 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 94,521 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Wearing Inner + Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Fail 23 Sep 2019 94,521 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner Pad Metal To Metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Wearing Inner + Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Inner Edge

Pass 20 Sep 2018 86,148 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 75,634 miles

Front both tyres low tread wearing on inner edges 225/45/17

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 11 May 2017 75,483 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front both tyres low tread wearing on inner edges 225/45/17

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 28 Jun 2016 68,432 miles

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

exhaust manifold blowing

Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,202 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 5 Sep 2014 59,636 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 52,787 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,861 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 44,060 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,010 miles

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter slight grease contamination no split noticed

Pass 10 Jul 2009 30,752 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 30,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 23,156 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 BHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DS05 BHF, 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 BHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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