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D11 WBH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

46,506 mi
Last recorded46,506 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 WBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 46,506 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 38,169 miles

both front tyres perished

o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorating

Pass 23 Mar 2024 34,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 32,648 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorating

rear suspension corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2022 30,878 miles

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2021 29,966 miles

o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorating

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2020 29,343 miles

n/s/r wheel centre cap missing

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2019 27,136 miles

crack in front windscreen

n/s/r wheel centre cap missing

Fail 21 Mar 2019 27,107 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

crack in front windscreen

n/s/r wheel centre cap missing

Pass 19 Mar 2018 25,381 miles

both front tyres perished badly

front lower wishbone rear bushes breaking up

n/s/r wheel centre cap missing

o/s/f outer cv boot deteriorating

Pass 17 Mar 2017 23,537 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre perished and wearing low

n/s/r wheel centre cap missing

suspension components corroding

Pass 21 Mar 2016 22,025 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front wishbone rear bushes breaking up

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r wheel centre cap missing

Fail 21 Mar 2016 22,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front wishbone rear bushes breaking up

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/r wheel centre cap missing

Pass 14 Mar 2015 20,056 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front wishbone rear bushes breaking up

n/s/f and both rear tyres perishing

n/s/r wheel centre cap missing

Pass 26 Mar 2014 18,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s side repeater wet and dirty inside lense.

n/s/r tyre outter sidewall perishing.

rear suspension has surface rust.

Fail 24 Mar 2014 18,269 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

n/s side repeater wet and dirty inside lense.

n/s/r tyre outter sidewall perishing.

rear suspension has surface rust.

wipers smear slightly.

Pass 18 Mar 2013 16,393 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 13,934 miles

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

The front wiper blades are juddering.

The front wiper blades are smeering the windscreen.

The nearside front lower arm rear void bush is perishing and cracking.

The nearside wingmirror indicator side repeater unit has condensation inside it.

The offside front lower arm rear void bush is perishing and cracking.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 11,649 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r wheels scuffed.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 9,395 miles

The front wiper blades are smeering the windscreen.

The offside front tyre tread is perishing.

The offside front tyre tread is starting to get low (3mm).

Fail 15 Mar 2010 9,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

The front wiper blades are smeering the windscreen.

The offside front tyre tread is perishing.

The offside front tyre tread is starting to get low (3mm).

Pass 23 Mar 2009 7,062 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2008 5,268 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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D11 WBH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D11 WBH, 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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D11 WBH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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