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DV05 VDX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

230,356 mi
Last recorded230,356 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 VDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 230,356 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

near side rear bumper sticking out

off side cv gaiter split but small end

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak around engine cover

Fail 3 Jul 2019 230,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

near side rear bumper sticking out

off side cv gaiter split but small end

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak around engine cover

Pass 13 Apr 2018 222,171 miles

brake pad warning wire rubbed through at near side front

off side cv gaiter small hole

off side front brake disc backing plate corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2018 222,171 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense opaque (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense opaque (1.8.A.1b)

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

brake pad warning wire rubbed through at near side front

off side cv gaiter small hole

off side front brake disc backing plate corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 207,165 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear bumper ns damaged and slightly sticking out

Fail 7 Nov 2016 207,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear bumper ns damaged and slightly sticking out

Pass 15 Sep 2015 188,441 miles

Offside Rear Door damaged

rear shocker dust boot adrift

Fail 15 Sep 2015 188,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet blocked (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Door damaged

rear shocker dust boot adrift

Pass 3 Oct 2014 177,307 miles

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

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 2 Oct 2014 177,307 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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 20 Sep 2013 169,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 169,817 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 160,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2012 160,785 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside 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 4 Aug 2011 138,208 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 116,409 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 68,851 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 66,084 miles

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

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

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 VDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc 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 VDX, 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 VDX registered?

DV05 VDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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