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DY05 UEH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

186,539 mi
Last recorded186,539 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 UEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2025 186,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 169,110 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 169,108 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2023 166,192 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 163,607 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 161,624 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 160,479 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 158,590 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 157,216 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 154,884 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 154,884 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 143,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 143,676 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 127,073 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 113,030 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 103,632 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 103,632 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 95,553 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 77,408 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 63,096 miles

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

offside front tyre tread on 3mm...

Fail 24 Aug 2010 63,096 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

offside front tyre tread on 3mm...

turbo pipe seeping air...

Pass 27 Oct 2009 50,562 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,998 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,530 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 UEH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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