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F10 DRH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

121,896 mi
Last recorded121,896 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF10 DRH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 121,896 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 115,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 106,086 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 97,519 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 93,539 miles

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 20 Jul 2019 93,519 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler cap sealing rubber deteriorating.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner tread and cracks in outer tread.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 86,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine covers & under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2017 76,313 miles

Offside front Tyre wearing on inner tread.

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 15 Jul 2017 76,201 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 front Tyre wearing on inner tread.

Under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,785 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 69,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 69,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 65,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2012 60,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 58,605 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,026 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 43,550 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 34,092 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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F10 DRH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 F10 DRH, 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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F10 DRH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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