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DV05 XJT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,456 mi
Last recorded138,456 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 XJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 138,456 miles

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

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 129,695 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 129,695 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 119,543 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 119,541 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 117,833 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 117,830 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 112,496 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 112,491 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 110,808 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2012 109,869 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 108,168 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 106,803 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 103,833 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 103,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 77,772 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 XJT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XJT, 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 XJT registered?

DV05 XJT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is DV05 XJT safe to buy?

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