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DS05 UYT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,802 mi
Last recorded163,802 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 UYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 163,802 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both images only just passed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 157,695 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 151,548 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace approx 2-4000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 145,562 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge replace approx 2000 miles (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 135,928 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 135,928 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 124,307 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges?

headlamp lenses faded only just passed!!

slight oil/diesel recommend further investigation???

Fail 21 Sep 2018 124,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing inner edges?

headlamp lenses faded only just passed!!

slight oil/diesel recommend further investigation???

Pass 19 Sep 2017 115,972 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 115,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn [BALD ] AT inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2016 108,613 miles

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

front and rear brake disc dust shields [back plates corroded ]

front and rear suspension starting to corrode

Fail 19 Aug 2016 108,613 miles

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

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

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

front and rear brake disc dust shields [back plates corroded ]

front and rear suspension starting to corrode

n/s/f tyre worn [BALD] at inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2015 101,819 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 101,819 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 94,954 miles

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

all four brack disc back plates corroded

small chips to screen

Pass 7 Sep 2013 89,688 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake back plates starting to corode

both rear track arm bushes starting to split

Pass 30 Aug 2012 80,802 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 80,802 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 72,602 miles

Tyre o/s rear wearing outer edges of tread area.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 61,276 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 45,264 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 36,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

child seats fitter to nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear

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 UYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UYT, 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 UYT registered?

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

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