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FD05 DJU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

169,585 mi
Last recorded169,585 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 DJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 169,585 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 151,904 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 131,028 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 115,917 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 101,425 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 88,678 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 75,585 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 61,153 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 44,935 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 34,195 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,195 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 29,531 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 24,755 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2009 20,464 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 18,053 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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FD05 DJU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FD05 DJU, 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 FD05 DJU registered?

FD05 DJU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is FD05 DJU safe to buy?

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