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DV05 MYC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,429 mi
Last recorded148,429 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 MYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 148,429 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated also rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front wing and offside rear door damage

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2024 144,001 miles

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front & both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both side brake pipe, both side sills, suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2023 136,105 miles

Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

Fail 11 Mar 2023 136,105 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 127,982 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 5 Feb 2019 107,290 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 107,290 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 96,298 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 96,290 miles

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

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)

Both front tyres worn inner edge

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jan 2018 95,894 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inside edge

front brake pads low

Pass 11 Jan 2017 82,378 miles

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

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

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2016 70,408 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 67,021 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 66,917 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 61,815 miles

indicator and hazard sounder inopertive.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 52,836 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 48,651 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 45,813 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 42,131 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2010 42,131 miles

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

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,811 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,678 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)

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)

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 MYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MYC, 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 MYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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