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DU05 VHK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

105,667 mi
Last recorded105,667 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 VHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2021 105,667 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre tread 3mm and worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worrn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

slight blow from exhaust rear joint

Pass 25 Feb 2020 99,609 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres beginning to wear on inner edges

n/s/r outer sill beginning to corrode

o/s/r outer sill corroded and previously repaired

rear tyre treads 3mm

slight blow from exhaust rear joint

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 25 Feb 2020 99,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres beginning to wear on inner edges

n/s/r outer sill beginning to corrode

o/s/r outer sill corroded and previously repaired

rear tyre treads 3mm

slight blow from exhaust rear joint

undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2019 93,920 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

undertrays fitted ptreventing full inspection

Fail 8 Mar 2019 93,864 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

o/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm

undertrays fitted ptreventing full inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2018 85,627 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 85,627 miles

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

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 78,964 miles

Central Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip repair (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi joint braiding (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre scrubbed on inside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2016 73,085 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre scrubbing on inside edge

Pass 26 Feb 2015 67,296 miles

high level brake light inop

Fail 26 Feb 2015 67,296 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

high level brake light inop

Pass 26 Feb 2014 61,341 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 61,341 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

moisture in offside rear lamp

Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2012 50,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 44,994 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 40,225 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 340 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 26,278 miles

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 VHK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VHK, 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 VHK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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