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DV05 HXZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,973 mi
Last recorded165,973 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 165,973 miles

Nearside Front cv joint worn

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 159,302 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc dust cover corroded and broken off

Nearside Rear brake disc worn

Offside Rear brake disc dust cover corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

very small coolant leak

Fail 17 May 2019 159,302 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear brake disc dust cover corroded and broken off

Nearside Rear brake disc worn

Offside Rear brake disc dust cover corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

very small coolant leak

Pass 22 May 2018 152,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service brake, parking brake imbalance, rear brakes. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 152,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Service brake, parking brake imbalance, rear brakes. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2017 146,074 miles

osr rim damaged on inner edge

rear bump stops perrished

Fail 4 May 2017 146,074 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

osr rim damaged on inner edge

rear bump stops perrished

Pass 31 May 2016 135,225 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

headlamp beam images are faint due to plastic lenses being slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre 2mm at centre

rear brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 27 May 2016 135,179 miles

Fuel system component insecure fuel cooler - situated on floorpan (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

headlamp beam images are faint due to plastic lenses being slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre 2mm at centre

rear brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2015 125,807 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 114,705 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corroded lip on front and rear brake discs

nearside rear brake plate corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 98,814 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 86,931 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2011 73,401 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2011 73,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnet catch mechanism tight / siezing

nearside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 61,417 miles

both front tyres are worn to @ 3mm

front windscreen has a couple of chips which will need repairing if not already done

nearside rear brake back plate is corroded

Pass 22 May 2009 49,741 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Fail 15 May 2009 49,478 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Pass 2 May 2008 37,817 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 37,817 miles

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

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 HXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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