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DV05 VDF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

134,303 mi
Last recorded134,303 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 VDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 134,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear lamp has crack

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 132,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2024 131,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 129,335 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 127,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both headlight tranished

Pass 7 May 2021 125,927 miles

Tyre slightly damaged both rear outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both headlight tarnished

under tray fitted

Pass 3 May 2020 125,483 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 124,665 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 124,650 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 123,171 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 122,365 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 121,389 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 113,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 104,930 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 100,359 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on innr edge

Fail 13 Mar 2013 100,353 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 97,490 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 93,656 miles

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

nearside wing mirror deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2010 89,033 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2009 85,419 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 76,562 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 VDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VDF, 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 VDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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