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DS05 LKL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,188 mi
Last recorded174,188 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 174,188 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake back plates rusty

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2022 174,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front brake back plates rusty

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 171,771 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake back plates rusty

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 169,137 miles

Both front brake back plates rusty

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to get low in tread on inner edge

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 165,644 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake back plates rusty both sides

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to get low on tread on inner edge

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 161,378 miles

Front brake disc back plates deteriorated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Small cut in tyre sidewall

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 159,081 miles

Both front brake back plates rusty

Middle to rear exhaust joiner rusty

Offside Rear tyre has a slight cut in outer side wall

Fail 5 Jul 2017 159,081 miles

Both front brake back plates rusty

Middle to rear exhaust joiner rusty

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a slight cut in outer side wall

Pass 6 Jul 2016 155,204 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake back plates very rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2015 144,874 miles

Both rear back plates rusty

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Middle to rear exhaust sleave rusty

O/S/R Tyre has a slight cut in outer side wall

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 131,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

N/S/F + O/S/F + N/S/R brake back plates very rusty

N/S/F + O/S/F brake disc's inner face starting to get rusty

N/S/R + O/S/R brake disc's starting to get rusty on inner and outer face

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2014 131,216 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

N/S/F + O/S/F + N/S/R brake back plates very rusty

N/S/F + O/S/F brake disc's inner face starting to get rusty

N/S/R + O/S/R brake disc's starting to get rusty on inner and outer face

O/S/F tyre starting to get low on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 119,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front brake back plates corroded

nearside and offside front brake disc inner faces corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 106,520 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 92,630 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 92,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 76,625 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 76,540 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 62,041 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 50,180 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 LKL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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