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DU05 LHJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,707 mi
Last recorded145,707 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 LHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2024 145,707 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm/ rear mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears pitted ands corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 137,226 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rears misshapen on inners, causing noise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 137,223 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached has snapped off (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on inner, down to cords (225/45 r17 xl) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both rears misshapen on inners, causing noise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 130,258 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 123,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit, also bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 123,491 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to legal limit, also bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 117,956 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 117,956 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 112,382 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 112,381 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust centre clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall has small cuts in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 106,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 102,819 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 102,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 98,147 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 98,147 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 88,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 88,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 84,517 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 79,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s number plate light fitted incorrectly but not insecure

Pass 23 Mar 2012 75,102 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre has a cut in side wall rim protector not down to cords

Pass 29 Mar 2011 67,118 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 59,576 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 51,224 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 40,465 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 LHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU05 LHJ, 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 LHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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