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DV05 CJY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 CJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm ()

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated just pass 17% (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both lights dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides rear (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 17 Jul 2019

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides lens opered (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Nearside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre nail in the tyre and slight pershing cracks ()

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 5 Jun 2018 164,687 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 158,894 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Fail 9 Jun 2017 158,894 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 1 Apr 2016 145,118 miles

Front both front tyres wearing edges

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor front to back

Fail 1 Apr 2016 145,118 miles

Front both front tyres wearing edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor front to back

Pass 9 Mar 2015 135,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 135,108 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 121,850 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s rear tyer starting todeteriate and crack

o/s front tyer rubber stating to deteriate and crack

Fail 18 Feb 2014 121,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s rear tyer starting todeteriate and crack

o/s front tyer rubber stating to deteriate and crack

Fail 19 Feb 2013 108,748 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 108,748 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 96,483 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/r brakes binding slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2011 84,443 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 74,804 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 67,755 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 57,236 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 CJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CJY, 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 CJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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