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DX05 FVS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,757 mi
Last recorded183,757 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 FVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 183,757 miles

Nearside Upper windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Offside Front lower fog lamp damaged

Rear wiper missing at time of test

Fail 24 Jun 2019 183,757 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front lower fog lamp damaged

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper missing at time of test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 171,349 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of cracking or perishing

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of cracking or perishing

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

Rear wiper missing

slight damage offside wing mirror outer casing

Fail 8 Jun 2018 171,349 miles

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of cracking or perishing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of cracking or perishing

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

Rear wiper missing

slight damage offside wing mirror outer casing

Fail 30 May 2018 171,311 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside/offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 157,478 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 65,165 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 140,788 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 130,936 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 103,821 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 103,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 95,955 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 95,955 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 74,442 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 59,264 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 47,399 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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DX05 FVS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 DX05 FVS, 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 DX05 FVS registered?

DX05 FVS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is DX05 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 FVS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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