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DV05 BYU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,221 mi
Last recorded149,221 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 BYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 149,221 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine noisy

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door shuts (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Side skirts fitted at the time of test, not able to visually inspect some components. Sills look previously repaired and corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2022 148,172 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all suspension componets corrroded

engine noisy

inner sills welding repairs

undercovers/sideskirts fitted at the time of test, unable to visually inspect some components

Pass 1 Oct 2021 142,363 miles

All suspension components corroded

Bonnet difficult to open on secondary catch

Engine,under covers and side skirts fitted at the time of test, unable to visually inspect some components

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Inner Sills welding repairs heavily coated with under seal

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rattle from engine area

Pass 9 Sep 2020 140,256 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 140,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 140,008 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn NS + OS / trailing arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS + OS sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear under body / suspension components corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2019 135,849 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 135,847 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 129,179 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 120,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

offside and nearside headlamp lenses slightly opaque but not affecting beam patterns

Fail 20 Jun 2017 120,163 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

offside and nearside headlamp lenses slightly opaque but not affecting beam patterns

Pass 13 Jun 2016 111,091 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside headlamp lenses slightly opaque but not unduly affecting beams

Pass 31 Mar 2015 94,740 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 87,906 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 79,478 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 71,354 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 63,661 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 49,315 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)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 May 2009 36,976 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 27,935 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 BYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BYU, 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 BYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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