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DS05 GHB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

161,193 mi
Last recorded161,193 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 GHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 161,193 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 156,445 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 156,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 141,093 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 141,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 131,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' 2 places (8.3.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 121,688 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

discs slightly worn

heatsheild insecure

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 3 Nov 2014 109,408 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 109,408 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 93,038 miles

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

Offside door mirror cracked, view to rear still good.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 93,038 miles

Offside door mirror cracked, view to rear still good.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,372 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,982 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 59,383 miles

EML light on

Oil light on

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,128 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,654 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 GHB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GHB, 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 GHB registered?

DS05 GHB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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