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DV05 XKB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

179,695 mi
Last recorded179,695 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 179,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 179,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 179,366 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 164,524 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust heat sheil lose and rattling @rear

front and rear brake discs coroded

underside off vehicle coroded

Fail 14 Jun 2017 164,506 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust heat sheil lose and rattling @rear

front and rear brake discs coroded

underside off vehicle coroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 156,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

front and rear brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

nearside wiper worn

Fail 6 Jun 2016 156,178 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

front and rear brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

nearside wiper worn

Pass 2 Jun 2015 147,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2014 138,192 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2014 138,192 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 127,616 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 127,616 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 31 May 2012 122,049 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2012 122,049 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2011 114,597 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 104,211 miles

N/S/F BRAKE SHOWING SLIGHT JUDDER

Pass 13 May 2009 89,174 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 89,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 23 May 2008 71,387 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 71,387 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 XKB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XKB, 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 XKB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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