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DY05 UHH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,849 mi
Last recorded149,849 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 UHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 149,849 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 149,847 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2021 132,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 129,125 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Ns and Os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear rear lamp cracked

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns and Os rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 129,125 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Ns and Os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear rear lamp cracked

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Ns and Os rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 107,414 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 107,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2017 103,430 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 95,292 miles

Engine cover and floor pan covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 92,041 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear made noise on roller brake tested.

Nearside Rear on reinspection the brake caliper slide pins felt slightly worn but not excess

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted

exhaust flexi pipe damaged but no exhaust leaks

Fail 7 Nov 2015 92,035 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear made noise on roller brake tested.

Nearside Rear on reinspection the brake caliper slide pins felt slightly worn but not excess

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undertrays fitted

exhaust flexi pipe damaged but no exhaust leaks

Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 70,393 miles

Approx 2,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 70,393 miles

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

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

Approx 2,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 57,351 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 57,335 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 56,466 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,011 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,128 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 35,573 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,693 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 UHH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UHH, 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 UHH registered?

DY05 UHH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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