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DX05 XNA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

104,261 mi
Last recorded104,261 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 XNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 104,261 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2025 104,250 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 101,032 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 98,646 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 98,646 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 96,755 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 94,517 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 91,602 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 88,144 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 83,290 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 78,314 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 73,234 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 73,232 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 67,589 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 67,589 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)

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

advise - front discs/pads fairly low

Pass 25 Jul 2014 61,911 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise- front wipers could be better

Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,474 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 43,624 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 37,211 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 30,992 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 23,232 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 XNA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DX05 XNA, 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 XNA registered?

DX05 XNA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is DX05 XNA safe to buy?

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