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DV05 XJD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,536 mi
Last recorded167,536 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 167,536 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

undertrays insecure

Fail 21 Nov 2020 167,529 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays insecure

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

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

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 May 2019 152,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 24 May 2019 152,845 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2018 133,236 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

offside front wing has slight corrosion

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2017 112,219 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 112,215 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 102,354 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 94,657 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 89,047 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 83,546 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 83,542 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 May 2012 78,745 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

nearside rear handbrake lever not fully returning

Pass 17 May 2011 67,071 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 58,808 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 46,822 miles

Front pads getting low, approx 5k

Pass 14 Jul 2008 35,581 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 35,573 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XJD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 XJD, 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 XJD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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