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DV05 AFY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,652 mi
Last recorded104,652 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 AFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2017 104,652 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured inner sill has holes due to failure of body filler on the n/s/r outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure small cuts around complete circumference (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 101,881 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill heavily covered with under seleant and has traces of body filler

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 89,144 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 89,136 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,221 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 13 May 2013 51,302 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 43,059 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 39,111 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 34,796 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 34,796 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 26,258 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 22,075 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 22,075 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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 AFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DV05 AFY, 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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DV05 AFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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