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DX05 XVN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

209,557 mi
Last recorded209,557 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 XVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2023 209,557 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy lights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

knock from engine/gearbox mount when manoeuvring vehicle

Pass 7 Jan 2022 202,962 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 202,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 198,168 miles

Central Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 195,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Dec 2019 195,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 187,796 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 187,340 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 176,310 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Dec 2017 176,054 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2017 165,316 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Jan 2017 165,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge almost to cord

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge almost to cord

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Dec 2015 152,831 miles

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

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f brake caliper piston rubber damaged

oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2015 152,831 miles

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

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f (8.2.2)

n/s/f brake caliper piston rubber damaged

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 142,256 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 142,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 120,841 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2012 105,643 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 105,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 94,010 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 94,010 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 80,956 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 68,922 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 55,038 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 XVN, 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 XVN registered?

DX05 XVN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is DX05 XVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX05 XVN shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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