MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,782 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP DAMAGED LESS THAN 40MM (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake lever has restricted free movement BRAKE COMPONENT - CALIPER RESTRICT MOVEMENT (1.1.15 (e))
Central Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP DAMAGED LESS THAN 40MM (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH CORROSION
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm PORTIOIN BALD (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm PORTION BALD (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc CV BOOT SPLIT (2.5.C.1a)
N/S front wing is coroded and is taped
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres wearing to edges
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all 4 tyres between 2mm-3mm
Offside and nearside front backing plates starting to corrode.
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside and nearside front backing plates starting to corrode.
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DS05 LKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc 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 LKG, 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 LKG registered?
DS05 LKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 July 2005.
Is DS05 LKG safe to buy?
The MOT history for DS05 LKG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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