CarVerify

Free Car Check

DY05 OSX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

90,473 mi
Last recorded90,473 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 OSX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 90,473 miles

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2024 88,534 miles

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2023 82,772 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 82,772 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 76,538 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 76,532 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel pipe insecure fuel cooler pipe/component hanging down under car (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2020 73,117 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing inner edge

rear brake pads are low

windscreen damaged swept area

Pass 29 Aug 2019 70,024 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 66,625 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 66,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 63,045 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 63,045 miles

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

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

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)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit At 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 59,184 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 59,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 54,795 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 54,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on legal limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,598 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Aug 2014 49,598 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)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2013 40,702 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,023 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 37,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 33,090 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 28,907 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear,seat belt not fully checked.

damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 22,716 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 22,489 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2008 17,896 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 17,861 miles

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

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
Full Volkswagen Golf reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DY05 OSX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 OSX, 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

How do I check the history of DY05 OSX?

You can check the full history of DY05 OSX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DY05 OSX registered?

DY05 OSX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is DY05 OSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 OSX shows 27 tests with a 63% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY05 OSX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DY05 OSX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.