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DV05 ZDP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,754 mi
Last recorded163,754 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 ZDP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 163,754 miles

f/n/s tyre worn to min limit

front headlamps lenses poor condition

Pass 13 Mar 2019 148,525 miles

front tyres worn low on tread

Fail 25 Jan 2019 147,446 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window in an unacceptable condition Tint Deteriorated Affecting View (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window in an unacceptable condition Tint Deteriorated Affecting View (3.2 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 141,143 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 134,362 miles

head lamps misted

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 4 Jan 2016 126,491 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s/f scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 126,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s/f scrubbing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 120,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 113,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 103,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning lamp on dash

Pass 21 Oct 2011 96,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

air bag lamp on dash

deep cuts on f/o/s tyre wall

f/o/s tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2010 87,623 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 87,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 78,060 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 27 Jul 2009 78,060 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Sep 2008 65,120 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 65,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZDP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZDP, 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 ZDP registered?

DV05 ZDP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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