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DY05 GZF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,849 mi
Last recorded137,849 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 GZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 137,849 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 133,278 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 133,273 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 126,693 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

N/S mirror glass missing.

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

Rear seat belts not checked.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 115,676 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlight cover slightly damaged

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

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

Fail 19 Nov 2016 115,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Central exhaust clamps corroded

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front headlight cover slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 101,442 miles

Centre exhaust clamps corroded

Nearside Rear tyre slightly feathered inside edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 101,441 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)

Centre exhaust clamps corroded

Nearside Rear tyre slightly feathered inside edge

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 88,482 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Nov 2014 88,153 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both front tyres perished and n/s worn slightly inner edge and o/s worn heavy inner edge

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 13 Nov 2013 77,662 miles

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

o/s/f tyre getting low and slightly worn inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 67,102 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Fail 12 Nov 2012 67,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

both rear tyres slightly perished

o/s/r wheel bearing noisy

Pass 18 Nov 2011 57,598 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 48,807 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 41,726 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,610 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 25,235 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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DY05 GZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GZF, 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 GZF registered?

DY05 GZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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