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DY05 WDX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,766 mi
Last recorded149,766 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 149,766 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 149,766 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2015 121,105 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 121,105 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 106,255 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 106,255 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

brake pad light on

Pass 11 May 2013 98,821 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 93,257 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 92,994 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 82,753 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 68,267 miles

noise from rear brakes

Fail 12 May 2010 68,266 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

noise from rear brakes

Pass 22 Jun 2009 49,104 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 49,104 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 23,391 miles

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 WDX 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 60%.

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 WDX, 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 WDX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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