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DV05 HXW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,427 mi
Last recorded188,427 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 HXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 188,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 170,300 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 170,041 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 152,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 152,975 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 138,623 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 125,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S mirror glass slightly imsecure

exhaust clamp insecure and broken

Fail 11 Aug 2014 125,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

O/S mirror glass slightly imsecure

exhaust clamp insecure and broken

Pass 6 Aug 2013 110,171 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 110,054 miles

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

rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 13 Aug 2012 98,023 miles

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

front tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Aug 2011 87,868 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 80,565 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 80,565 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 66,788 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ALMOST TO LIMIT.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 57,265 miles

n/s/f tyre close to wear blocks.

screen chipped in zone b just legal.

Fail 22 Jul 2008 57,265 miles

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

n/s/f tyre close to wear blocks.

screen chipped in zone b just legal.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 54,583 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HXW, 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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What year was DV05 HXW registered?

DV05 HXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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