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DV05 TKX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,294 mi
Last recorded146,294 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 TKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 146,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 146,294 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag warning light on. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge thin on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 133,888 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 133,888 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer front of rear axle. (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 124,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 113,186 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 113,186 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 108,400 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Jun 2014 100,946 miles

Bonnet hinge rough/dry

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight misfire

Pass 21 Jun 2014 100,946 miles

Bonnet hinge rough/dry

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Slight misfire

Pass 23 Jun 2013 94,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2012 87,936 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2012 87,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 17 Jun 2011 76,841 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 67,103 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 67,103 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 59,454 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 50,796 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 TKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 TKX, 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 TKX registered?

DV05 TKX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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