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DV05 AEY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,122 mi
Last recorded105,122 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 AEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 105,122 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 98,914 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 98,914 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamp lens cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 92,960 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

front headlamps misty

Pass 28 May 2016 88,435 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 82,356 miles

front headlamps cloudy / misty

Pass 28 May 2014 76,158 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 71,776 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 65,827 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 57,709 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 57,709 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 42,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tail lamp cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2010 42,922 miles

o/s/r tail lamp cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,928 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,953 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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DV05 AEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV05 AEY, 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 DV05 AEY registered?

DV05 AEY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DV05 AEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 AEY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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