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DY05 MGE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

138,042 mi
Last recorded138,042 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 MGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 138,042 miles

EML illuminated

an interior mirror or device which provides a view to the rear of the vehicle MISSING

Fail 1 Feb 2024 138,042 miles

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

EML illuminated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

an interior mirror or device which provides a view to the rear of the vehicle MISSING

Pass 9 Feb 2023 130,060 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 124,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 2710 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 124,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 2710 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 120,482 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 118,373 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 116,314 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 113,825 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Feb 2018 113,825 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2017 110,992 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 110,992 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 104,167 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 104,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 97,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 89,732 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 89,732 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 80,506 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 72,371 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 60,653 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 51,250 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,764 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 31,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 MGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DY05 MGE, 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 MGE registered?

DY05 MGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DY05 MGE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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