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DS05 LKA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,003 mi
Last recorded125,003 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 LKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 125,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 124,568 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken NEARSIDE FRONT BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits POSSIBLY DUE TO BLOWING EXHAUST SYSTEM (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BLOW @ FRONT / CENTRE BOX JOIN (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BLOW @ FRONT PIPE FLEXI / MANICAT PART OF EXHAUST (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective NEARSIDE FRONT BADLY HAZED (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective OFFSIDE FRONT BADLY HAZED (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced NEARSIDE HEADLAMP VERY WEAK (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced OFFSIDE HEADLAMP VERY WEAK (4.1.4 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements WOULDNT BE HEARD BY OTHER ROAD USERS (7.7 (c))

Service brake excessively binding OFFSIDE REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak NEARSIDE REAR NO DAMPING EFFECT (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak OFFSIDE REAR NO DAMPING EFFECT (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONTS 0MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BODY AND COMPONENTS SCABBY UNDERNEATH SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL FOUR DISCS CORRODED AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NEARSIDE FRONT ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF / DOT CODE 3512 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF / DOTE CODE 3814 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT 2MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF / DOT CODE 2507 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 110,872 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 110,864 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 99,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 99,761 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 87,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2016 87,565 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

rear brake disc's corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 80,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 80,339 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 73,101 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 Apr 2014 73,101 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Apr 2013 57,845 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 52,664 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 45,553 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,090 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 30,417 miles

o/s rear tyre approaching wear bars

Pass 10 Jul 2008 23,153 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 23,153 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 LKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 LKA, 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 LKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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