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DS05 LJJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,722 mi
Last recorded158,722 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 LJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 158,722 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 144,967 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 138,832 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 138,812 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 131,867 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 131,867 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 126,845 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 118,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 113,230 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 110,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 106,393 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 106,393 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 100,487 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 100,143 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 94,653 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 82,209 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 68,609 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 51,247 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 51,247 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 37,377 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 26,453 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 26,453 miles

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

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

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

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 LJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LJJ, 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 LJJ registered?

DS05 LJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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