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DY05 MHF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,352 mi
Last recorded155,352 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 MHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 155,352 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 148,378 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 148,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 140,977 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 140,977 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 132,726 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 132,725 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 125,081 miles

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

REAR COIL SPRINGS UNABLE TO FULLY INSPECT DUE TO ACESS

REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGES

Fail 18 Sep 2014 115,534 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 115,534 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 113,126 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 96,821 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 84,878 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)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 80,122 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 62,532 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 44,874 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 44,874 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 MHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY05 MHF registered?

DY05 MHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DY05 MHF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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