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DS05 GGY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,381 mi
Last recorded108,381 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 GGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 108,381 miles

Battery clamp missing but battery not insecure and not likely to come adrift

Nearside Front Brake disc backplate corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Brake disc backplate corroded and holed

Offside Front Brake disc backplate corroded and holed

Fail 12 Mar 2018 108,380 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery clamp missing but battery not insecure and not likely to come adrift

Nearside Front Brake disc backplate corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Brake disc backplate corroded and holed

Offside Front Brake disc backplate corroded and holed

Pass 24 Mar 2017 102,563 miles

Nearside HEADLAMP LENS SCRATCHED/SCUFFED.

Offside HEADLAMP LENS SCRATCHED/SCUFFED.

Fail 20 Mar 2017 102,560 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside HEADLAMP LENS SCRATCHED/SCUFFED.

Offside HEADLAMP LENS SCRATCHED/SCUFFED.

Pass 4 Mar 2016 94,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE BIND.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED AND OUTER WALL CUT.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2MM. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 94,234 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE BIND.

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHED AND OUTER WALL CUT.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2MM. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 92,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine warning lamp on

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 30 Mar 2015 92,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine warning lamp on

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 27 Mar 2014 88,199 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 88,199 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2013 82,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 74,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 74,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 60,804 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 54,945 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 44,890 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 37,432 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 GGY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GGY, 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 GGY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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