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DY05 WDO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,060 mi
Last recorded113,060 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 WDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2021 113,060 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 102,504 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 102,504 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 88,618 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 74,081 miles

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 12 Nov 2018 74,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 69,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2017 69,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output os,ns weak (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

engine warning light faults

Pass 6 Sep 2016 65,364 miles

Rear brakes binding

clutch vibration

o/s front brake slight fluctation

service due on dash

Fail 5 Sep 2016 65,364 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits and starting to deteriorate STRONG ADVISE replace asap (4.1.E.1)

o/s front brake slight fluctation

o/s front tyre wearing thin close to wear indicators

Pass 8 Sep 2015 61,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lens weak (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lens weak (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 57,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

advise engine light on dash faults

Pass 7 Sep 2013 51,672 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 51,672 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2012 44,288 miles

advise antiskid light fault lights on dash

advise emssion fault lite on dash

Fail 31 Mar 2012 44,288 miles

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

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

advise antiskid light fault lights on dash

advise emssion fault lite on dash

Fail 2 Apr 2011 38,752 miles

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

advise aircon leaking condser areas

Pass 2 Apr 2011 38,752 miles

advise aircon leaking condser areas

Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,431 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,304 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 25,126 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 WDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WDO, 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 WDO registered?

DY05 WDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is DY05 WDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 WDO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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