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DU05 XRS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,479 mi
Last recorded127,479 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 XRS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 127,479 miles

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 127,324 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 112,178 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight bind to nearside rear brake

Fail 8 Feb 2017 112,170 miles

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

Wheel bolt(s) loose x4 (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight bind to nearside rear brake

strongly suspect incorrect fitment of front shock absorbers

Pass 11 Dec 2015 97,087 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 97,087 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 96,996 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 96,978 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 94,631 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 94,624 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 90,339 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 90,324 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S Outter CV boot leaking grease.

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

Park brake feels tight and notchy.

Pass 25 May 2012 83,011 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 77,744 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 72,888 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 May 2010 72,874 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 59,967 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,481 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 XRS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XRS, 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 XRS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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