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DV05 ZCZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

115,654 mi
Last recorded115,654 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 ZCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 115,654 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 18 May 2023 104,223 miles

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

accident damage to o/s

emi lights on dash

Fail 17 May 2023 104,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to cords on inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

accident damage to o/s

emi lights on dash

Pass 17 Nov 2022 86,152 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 86,152 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 85,891 miles

n/s outer sill damaged.Headlamp lenses tarnishid

Fail 18 Nov 2021 85,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s outer sill damaged.Headlamp lenses tarnishid

Pass 13 Nov 2020 76,349 miles

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Pass 23 May 2019
Fail 23 May 2019

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 48,225 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 48,224 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 45,756 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 May 2017 45,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2016 43,100 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 May 2016 43,098 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 40,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2014 37,028 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 37,028 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 32,005 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 27,684 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 23,417 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 18,475 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 13,022 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 9,482 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 ZCZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZCZ, 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 ZCZ registered?

DV05 ZCZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is DV05 ZCZ safe to buy?

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