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DV05 UKC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

121,591 mi
Last recorded121,591 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 UKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 121,591 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 118,144 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 118,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 115,096 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 110,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 105,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wipers smearing

Pass 21 Apr 2021 101,166 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 100,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 97,053 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 94,239 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 90,052 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper damp

Pass 21 Apr 2016 85,457 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,075 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,547 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,402 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 65,758 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,080 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 49,455 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 40,973 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,530 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 22,607 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 UKC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 UKC, 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 UKC registered?

DV05 UKC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is DV05 UKC safe to buy?

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