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DV05 UVD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,810 mi
Last recorded178,810 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 178,810 miles

front headlamp lenses slight deteriorated

large oil leak

nsr tyre wearing low

trailing arm bushes slight worn

Fail 23 Oct 2017 178,750 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort park brake efficiency too low (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front headlamp lenses slight deteriorated

large oil leak

nsr tyre wearing low

trailing arm bushes slight worn

Pass 18 Oct 2016 169,739 miles

all rear suspension bushes deteriated but not seperated

all wheels curb damaged

both front wings corroded not jagged edges

both rear tyres out of shape inner

engine cover lower temp secured

nsr inner side lamp inop outside ok

Fail 14 Oct 2016 169,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working indicator inop (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag fault (5.4.2)

all rear suspension bushes deteriated but not seperated

all wheels curb damaged

both front wings corroded not jagged edges

both rear tyres out of shape inner

engine cover lower temp secured

nsr inner side lamp inop outside ok

Pass 15 Oct 2015 158,812 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

osf lower arm rear bush slight deteriated

Pass 11 Oct 2014 153,916 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust clamp corroded and loose

Pass 18 Oct 2013 139,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 133,812 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 14 Aug 2011 128,098 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 109,349 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 106,529 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 106,529 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 81,423 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UVD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UVD, 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 UVD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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