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DY05 TZD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,009 mi
Last recorded156,009 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 TZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 156,009 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 147,933 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 147,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 137,083 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 127,666 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 118,471 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 118,471 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 105,481 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 90,778 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 90,778 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 79,277 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 79,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine warning light on

Pass 17 Jan 2012 70,427 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Engine management fault warning light on.

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall in poor condition.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 61,377 miles

Front wiper blades smear still ok for mot.

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front tyre has cut to sidewall no cords exposed.

Offside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition still ok for mot.

Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,659 miles

Passenger side mirror repeater has water ingress and lens is dull,light still fully operational and clearly visable.

Various minor chips in windscreen all ok for mot.

Fail 2 Mar 2010 50,659 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Passenger side mirror repeater has water ingress and lens is dull,light still fully operational and clearly visable.

Various minor chips in windscreen all ok for mot.

Fail 26 Mar 2009 37,931 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 37,931 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)

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 TZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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