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DV05 TJY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

250,481 mi
Last recorded250,481 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 TJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 250,481 miles

Front coil springs corroded and weak

Front registration plate damaged

Front suspension arms bushes deteriorated

Offside Rear tail lamp damaged

general corrosion under the vehicle

slightly rough idling

Fail 28 Apr 2018 250,481 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front coil springs corroded and weak

Front registration plate damaged

Front suspension arms bushes deteriorated

Offside Rear tail lamp damaged

Rear tyres wearing low on 2mm

general corrosion under the vehicle

slightly rough idling

Pass 15 Apr 2017 229,575 miles

bonnet catch/latch stiff

front brake discs lipped and corroded

general corrosion to underbody

lumpy tickover

nearside rear tyre starting wear unevenly inside edge

offside front outer c-v gaiter small cut

offside rear light cluster damaged

various stone chips to screen

various suspension bushes perishing and cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2017 229,575 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet catch/latch stiff

front brake discs lipped and corroded

general corrosion to underbody

lumpy tickover

nearside rear tyre starting wear unevenly inside edge

offside front outer c-v gaiter small cut

offside rear light cluster damaged

rear brake discs lipped and corroded

various stone chips to screen

various suspension bushes perishing and cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2016 203,950 miles

headlamps frosted over

offside rear tyre starting wear low

small stonechip to screen

Pass 29 Apr 2015 178,767 miles

damage to o/s/r light unit

rear tyres worn to 3mm tread

Pass 23 Apr 2014 151,259 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 122,682 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 97,173 miles

Both rear brake disc's worn.

Both rear tyres showing signs of 'saw toothing' on inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers side electric window inoperative.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system showing signs of deterioration.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2012 97,173 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear brake disc's worn.

Both rear tyres showing signs of 'saw toothing' on inner edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers side electric window inoperative.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system showing signs of deterioration.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 74,671 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 51,256 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 36,303 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2008 21,989 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 TJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TJY, 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 TJY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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