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DY05 UGP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,924 mi
Last recorded92,924 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 UGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2021 92,924 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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 Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 90,321 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 85,236 miles

tailgate only from inside

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 81,905 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2017 77,190 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 72,718 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,293 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 66,293 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 61,204 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 55,122 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 55,122 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 50,052 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 43,609 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 37,812 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 31,414 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 22,496 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 UGP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UGP, 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 UGP registered?

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

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