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1876 IL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,612 mi
Last recorded78,612 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1876 IL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 78,612 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 75,834 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 72,865 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 69,498 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 66,224 miles

Rear both rear shock absorbers heavily corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2020 63,910 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rear both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 61,338 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion at OSR outer sill. Not reducing structural strength. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 58,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 55,375 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nail in nsf tyre.

Fail 13 Sep 2017 55,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blown from middle of exhaust. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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 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 Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nail in nsf tyre.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 52,150 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front cv boot worn

Pass 4 Sep 2015 47,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 43,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

front tyres slightly wearing on edges

underside components slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 40,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,436 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 32,591 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,552 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 27,552 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,285 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 15,905 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 15,859 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

screw in nearside rear 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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1876 IL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 1876 IL, 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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1876 IL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is 1876 IL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1876 IL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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