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DU05 LBX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

170,023 mi
Last recorded170,023 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 LBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2022 170,023 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

bonnet safety catch stiff to operate

Pass 25 Mar 2020 153,489 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 153,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working light broken (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads worn metal in contact with disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine light on

Pass 14 Mar 2019 139,178 miles

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

Offside Front brake dust shield corroded and damaged

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Mar 2019 139,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front brake dust shield corroded and damaged

Offside Front inner wing plastic panel insecure and fouling on driveshaft

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Mar 2018 117,645 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 117,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 93,320 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 80,765 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,299 miles

Center brake light not working

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 78,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Center brake light not working

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,411 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

bonnet safety catch siezed

n/s rear tyre worn close to wear markers

Fail 27 Mar 2014 77,410 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

bonnet safety catch siezed

n/s rear tyre worn close to wear markers

Pass 4 Mar 2013 71,937 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 66,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 59,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,817 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,117 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 41,775 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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DU05 LBX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DU05 LBX, 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 LBX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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