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DU05 UCD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,531 mi
Last recorded121,531 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 UCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 121,531 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 119,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r tyre tread wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot cracking or perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 114,647 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 109,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 112,784 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 101,405 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 101,405 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 97,073 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 97,073 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 93,010 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 93,010 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f wiper rubber split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 88,518 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 88,518 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter missing cvj boot split (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 83,075 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 83,075 miles

Offside Side repeater not working mirror repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 76,209 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 76,209 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2013 68,415 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,927 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,712 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 46,143 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 42,824 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 29,947 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn on inner edges.

Offside 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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DU05 UCD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UCD, 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 UCD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is DU05 UCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU05 UCD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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