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DY05 CNA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 CNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 119,628 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated some lubricant required (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear number plate lamp output reduced

emission workshop warning lamp illuminate sometime

Fail 30 Aug 2018 119,621 miles

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

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated some lubricant required (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear number plate lamp output reduced

emission workshop warning lamp illuminate sometime

Pass 16 Aug 2017 105,412 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 105,410 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 96,981 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 96,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 92,367 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 92,367 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 88,485 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 81,716 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 7 Aug 2012 73,974 miles

ADVISE Unable to check n/s rear seat belt as CHILD SEAT FITTED

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 73,974 miles

ADVISE Unable to check n/s rear seat belt as CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,193 miles

off side front tyre on minimum tread depth

Pass 9 Oct 2009 54,941 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 42,308 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 40,122 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 40,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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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DY05 CNA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DY05 CNA, 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 DY05 CNA registered?

DY05 CNA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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