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DT04 ONG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,204 mi
Last recorded81,204 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT04 ONG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 81,204 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 8 Dec 2020 75,706 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated and starting to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear nearside rear light unit damaged

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear number plates deteriorated (0.1 (b))

lower gearbox mount rearmost bush perished and splitting

Pass 26 Nov 2019 70,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear light cluster broken

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 70,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring insecure incorrectly located in top mount (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear light cluster broken

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 65,643 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 65,643 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front wipers slightly smeary

Pass 16 Aug 2017 58,235 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 58,235 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 55,248 miles

Front number plate damage

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 55,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low due to damage head lamp low (1.8)

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

Front number plate damage

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 51,229 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 47,223 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 40,850 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 36,828 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,703 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2010 25,818 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 25,818 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 20,956 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 16,445 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 16,445 miles

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

Nearside 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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DT04 ONG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DT04 ONG, 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 DT04 ONG registered?

DT04 ONG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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