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DV05 UVR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

143,626 mi
Last recorded143,626 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 UVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 143,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2018 143,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 133,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface rust towards rear of car under body suspension components and chassis

Fail 30 Oct 2017 133,523 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface rust towards rear of car under body suspension components and chassis

Pass 31 Oct 2016 129,090 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension arm bush slight play

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension arm bush slight play

oil leak on under tray

surface rust towards rear of car under body suspension components

Fail 27 Oct 2016 129,085 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension arm bush slight play

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension arm bush slight play

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

oil leak on under tray

surface rust towards rear of car under body suspension components

Pass 15 Sep 2015 125,227 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 120,683 miles

inner edge both front tyres wearing

inner face of rear brake discs deteriorated

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2013 115,210 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 115,144 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s outer cv boot deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2012 110,359 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 110,290 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 104,746 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Oct 2010 101,711 miles

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

offside rear tyre has slight wear on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2009 87,216 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 87,216 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 68,947 miles

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

mirror cracked o/s/front

Fail 8 Nov 2008 68,947 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

mirror cracked o/s/front

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 UVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UVR, 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 UVR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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