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C13 DEG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

172,217 mi
Last recorded172,217 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 DEG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 172,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 163,160 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 153,684 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body coated in sealant

Pass 5 Jul 2022 145,574 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 138,199 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill holed. Not prescribed area

Nearside Headlight unit, bottom mounting loose/broken

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Heavily deteriorated/splitting. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside trailing arm, front bushes heavily deteriorated/splitting.ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear chassis rails and parts of floor, in places (Part waxoiled) Inner wheel arch liners and full undertrays fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 138,138 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split to reinforcement (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Caliper, handbrake lever (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre, outer sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight levelling device, bottom mounting bracket broken/repaired with cable tie.

Nearside Front Outer sill holed. Not prescribed area

Nearside Headlight unit, bottom mounting loose/broken

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Heavily deteriorated/splitting. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside trailing arm, front bushes heavily deteriorated/splitting.ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to rear chassis rails and parts of floor, in places (Part waxoiled) Inner wheel arch liners and full undertrays fitted, making full assessment difficult. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 133,218 miles

corrosion to front and rear brake disc

secondary bonnet catch seized

under tray loose

Fail 3 Aug 2020

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. offside 225 45 17 nearside 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front and centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear brake disc

secondary bonnet catch seized

under tray loose

Pass 18 Apr 2019 122,152 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 119,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively replace asap (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wing corroded replace asap

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively replace asap (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm replace asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis leg corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively replace asap (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded replace asap

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively replace asap (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear chassis leg corroded

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2017
Pass 27 Jul 2016 112,603 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 112,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 108,026 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 95,795 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 95,795 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 86,700 miles

Front tyres worn low on inside edges outside cetre 75% of tread.

Fail 3 May 2013 86,391 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front tyres worn low on inside edges outside cetre 75% of tread.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 76,330 miles

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

advise wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 6 May 2011 66,930 miles

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 6 May 2011 66,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2010 57,243 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 57,231 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2009 47,488 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 36,924 miles

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

nsf tyre tread cut

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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C13 DEG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 C13 DEG, 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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C13 DEG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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