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DV05 HXY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,119 mi
Last recorded165,119 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 165,119 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 148,979 miles

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

engine man light ind a fault

o/s/rear back brake plate corroded

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2015 130,960 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 130,960 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 105,978 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

tracking alignment

Pass 8 Aug 2013 85,033 miles

both front tyres wearing slightly inner edges

Fail 8 Aug 2013 85,033 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing slightly inner edges

Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,151 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges and close to limits

Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,033 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 55,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

covers under vehicle obstructing view.

damage to front of vehicle and bonnet.

o/s mirror cracked.

Pass 7 May 2009 47,151 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)

vehicle been standing all 4 discs rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,946 miles

covers under vehicle and on outer sills obstructing view.

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 HXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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