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ET05 DNY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,360 mi
Last recorded151,360 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 DNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 151,360 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 151,360 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 140,573 miles

rear subframe corroding

small splits on antiroll bar link boots

track rod end boots perished and small splits

Pass 29 Nov 2023 131,040 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 122,060 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 114,110 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 104,800 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 92,465 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 81,805 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 75,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 70,375 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front front wishbone bush wearing (quite a lot of play)

both rear tyres tread starting to crack

front tyres wearing on edges and treads getting low

undertrays fitted to nearside and offside restricting inspection

Pass 30 Jun 2015 64,516 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,217 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,276 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 54,258 miles

Offside 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 Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,738 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 44,631 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 38,688 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 33,056 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 29,432 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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ET05 DNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ET05 DNY, 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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ET05 DNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 July 2005.

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