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DS05 LKJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,001 mi
Last recorded162,001 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 LKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 162,001 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 120,973 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 94,381 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 75,600 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded and holed

Fail 6 Aug 2014 75,512 miles

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroded and holed

Pass 15 Aug 2013 58,308 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 41,075 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2012 41,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 25,867 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 21,245 miles

Both rear tyres severely cracked between treads.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 17,998 miles

two rear tyres have little cuts on centre of the tyres.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 13,929 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 LKJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LKJ, 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 LKJ registered?

DS05 LKJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is DS05 LKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 LKJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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