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DS05 LKG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,782 mi
Last recorded113,782 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 LKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 113,782 miles

Central Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP DAMAGED LESS THAN 40MM (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 113,782 miles

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))

Pass 30 May 2017 113,190 miles

Nearside Front WHEEL ARCH CORROSION

Fail 30 May 2017 113,190 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2016 108,711 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 103,607 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2014 98,604 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 93,430 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2013 93,430 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2012 86,741 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 80,349 miles

all 4 tyres between 2mm-3mm

Pass 6 May 2010 72,647 miles

Offside and nearside front backing plates starting to corrode.

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 May 2010 72,647 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 65,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 65,473 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 59,317 miles

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.

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 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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DS05 LKG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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