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DS05 LRY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

58,205 mi
Last recorded58,205 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 LRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 58,205 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 53,980 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

corrosion front wings

Pass 30 Aug 2022 53,159 miles

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

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

Vehicle has reached an age where all components are corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2022 53,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle has reached an age where all components are corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 49,565 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Coolant leak ()

Vehicle has reached an age where all components are corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2021 49,565 miles

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

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Coolant leak ()

Vehicle has reached an age where all components are corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 47,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 47,230 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 47,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 46,397 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 45,102 miles

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 2 Aug 2017 45,102 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Pads wearing unevenly

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 15 Aug 2016 43,964 miles

NSF tyre 3mm, OSF cracked/split

Fail 15 Aug 2016 43,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSF tyre 3mm, OSF cracked/split

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 43,078 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 41,940 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 41,940 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 41,066 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 39,524 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,554 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 33,526 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 33,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 30,484 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,468 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LRY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LRY, 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 LRY registered?

DS05 LRY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is DS05 LRY safe to buy?

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