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DS05 EBZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,268 mi
Last recorded134,268 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 EBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 134,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

nearside headlamp lens deteriorated, slightly affecting the beam image

nearside rear brake disc back plate corroded

offside headlamp lens deteriorated, slightly affecting the beam image

offside rear brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2019 134,266 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

nearside headlamp lens deteriorated, slightly affecting the beam image

nearside rear brake disc back plate corroded

offside headlamp lens deteriorated, slightly affecting the beam image

offside rear brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 129,278 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front & o/s & n/s rear brake disc shields heavily corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 123,137 miles

front brake back plates rusty

rear brake back plates badly corroded

rear sub frame rusty

rear tyres very worn/ perished. On limit

Fail 29 Jun 2018 123,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlight lense deteriorated image is just a blur (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlight lense deteriorated image just a blur (4.1.2 (a))

front brake back plates rusty

rear brake back plates badly corroded

rear sub frame rusty

rear tyres very worn/ perished. On limit

Pass 12 Jun 2017 108,645 miles

both rear brake, back plates very poor

nearside front tyre worn on edges

nearside rear tyre worn/ on wear bars

offside front tyre badly worn on inside edge/ on limit

offside rear tyre worn/ nearing wear bars

Pass 23 Jun 2016 98,747 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 96,138 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 89,683 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 82,403 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,021 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake back plates corroded and holded

Fail 28 Jun 2012 74,021 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake back plates corroded and holded

rear brake discs lipped and grooved

Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,229 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 17 Jun 2010 58,740 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 54,354 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 42,744 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 42,256 miles

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

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 EBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 EBZ, 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 EBZ registered?

DS05 EBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is DS05 EBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 EBZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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