MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,205 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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
Both headlamps slightly deteriorated
Coolant leak ()
Vehicle has reached an age where all components are corroded
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
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))
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))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak ()
Under trays fitted obscuring view of components
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
NSF tyre 3mm, OSF cracked/split
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)
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)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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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