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DY05 UHJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,087 mi
Last recorded118,087 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 118,087 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 118,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 117,999 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

nsf brake wear indicator wire damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2017 116,085 miles

nsr brake binding

Pass 8 Mar 2016 114,198 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner and outer

Fail 29 Feb 2016 114,196 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective unable to open bonnet (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nsf tyre worn on inner and outer

Pass 6 May 2015 107,948 miles

front shockers weak

wear rear tyres

Pass 30 Apr 2014 98,827 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 90,166 miles

foot brake travel/creep

Pass 11 Apr 2012 83,130 miles

wear to offside front brake pads

Pass 7 Apr 2011 70,044 miles

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

wear to offside front tyre on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,960 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 56,762 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 56,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 44,938 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 UHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UHJ, 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 UHJ registered?

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

Is DY05 UHJ safe to buy?

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