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DT03 MMO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,530 mi
Last recorded121,530 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT03 MMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 121,530 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 121,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pad(s) insecure missing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2017 112,925 miles

all four brake disks corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2017 112,925 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

all four brake disks corroded

boot will not open

Pass 15 Dec 2015 101,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 101,961 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 88,773 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

SMEAR ON NEARSIDE WIPER

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 88,765 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

Front screen dirty

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 73,605 miles

BOTH WIPERS HAVE A SLIGHT SMEAR

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2013 73,598 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH WIPERS HAVE A SLIGHT SMEAR

EML LIGHT ON

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 60,477 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 60,477 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2011 45,864 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 35,481 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 30,857 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 24,745 miles

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

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

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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DT03 MMO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DT03 MMO, 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 DT03 MMO registered?

DT03 MMO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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