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DY05 UJL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,897 mi
Last recorded147,897 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 UJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 May 2019 147,897 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 131,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Rear subframe corroded

general corrosion of under body

Fail 3 May 2018 131,943 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

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

Rear subframe corroded

general corrosion of under body

Pass 3 May 2017 122,745 miles

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

rear sub frame surrounding area corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2017 122,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills cooroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

rear sub frame surrounding area corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 108,988 miles

advise corrosion at rear underside of vehicle

front nearside brake disc back plate missing

front offside brake disc back plate corroded

front offside brake disc back plates corroded and nearside

offside rear shock absorber cover insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2016 108,979 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise corrosion at rear underside of vehicle

front nearside brake disc back plate missing

front offside brake disc back plate corroded

front offside brake disc back plates corroded and nearside

offside rear shock absorber cover insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2015 92,824 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 92,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,586 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 69,005 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 69,003 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 60,947 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,869 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 44,906 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 35,490 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2009 35,487 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 26,186 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 UJL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UJL, 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 UJL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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