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DU05 DZF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,627 mi
Last recorded150,627 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 DZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 150,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joining clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 147,695 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 139,733 miles

both front headlamp lenses aged and cloudy

slight surface corrosion visible to front and rear brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2018 139,710 miles

slight crack in windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2017 129,551 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 129,491 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 117,010 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 117,010 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 100,989 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 84,022 miles

upper stop lamp missing

Fail 18 Mar 2014 84,022 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil low filled

upper stop lamp missing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,435 miles

Centre stop light not fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 67,406 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Centre stop light not fitted at time of test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 58,901 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,057 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,411 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 38,179 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 38,179 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 29,180 miles

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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DU05 DZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DU05 DZF, 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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DU05 DZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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