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DU05 VHJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

120,577 mi
Last recorded120,577 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 VHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 120,577 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2019 113,044 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 105,045 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s lenses deteriorated/beam images slightly impaired (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer wing/wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT wearing unevenly and tread starting to split (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 12 Jan 2018 105,045 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s lenses deteriorated/beam images slightly impaired (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer wing/wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT wearing unevenly and tread starting to split (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 98,182 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lenses deteriorated/beam images slightly impaired (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer wing/wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear unevenly on outer edges

Pass 12 Jan 2016 92,194 miles

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch/wing starting to corrode

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2016 92,193 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer wheel arch/wing starting to corrode

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules centre ferrule (3.6.B.4e)

bonnet catch under bonnet stiff in operation

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2015 86,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f wing corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 80,601 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 80,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

both front tyres cracked and perished

Pass 23 May 2013 78,686 miles

both rear tyre on in side edge

Pass 25 May 2012 73,110 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing close to legel limit on inside edge

Pass 19 May 2011 67,103 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 56,518 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 43,663 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 43,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 30,124 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 VHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU05 VHJ registered?

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

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