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DU05 MUW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

215,693 mi
Last recorded215,693 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 MUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 215,693 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 215,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 209,373 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 209,373 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 207,310 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 207,310 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 206,341 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 193,666 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 178,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 178,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 178,075 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 178,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 168,796 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 162,701 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 157,340 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 142,535 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 142,535 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 114,557 miles

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

engine light on

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2010 82,638 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 82,638 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 52,711 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 43,252 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,674 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 MUW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MUW, 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 DU05 MUW registered?

DU05 MUW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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