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DV05 ZCO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,771 mi
Last recorded119,771 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 ZCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 119,771 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 119,656 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2021 110,078 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 108,464 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 107,742 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 106,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake dust sheild correded

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 104,891 miles

Nearside Rear brake sticking

Pass 5 Sep 2016 96,400 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 92,891 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 92,891 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective seized (8.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 86,299 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 86,299 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 79,910 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,158 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 49,406 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 41,200 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 31,113 miles

o/s rear tyre sidewall damaged slightly

Pass 12 May 2008 23,248 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 ZCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZCO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV05 ZCO registered?

DV05 ZCO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is DV05 ZCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 ZCO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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