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DE05 CHD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,259 mi
Last recorded141,259 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 CHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 141,259 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 139,661 miles

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

front discs rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2018 131,765 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 131,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 121,536 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 121,536 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 114,867 miles

front brake discs surface corrosion

nearside rear tyre inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2015 110,144 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 100,765 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 100,765 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 88,698 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 88,570 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 73,037 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 59,476 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 46,695 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 34,337 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 20,756 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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DE05 CHD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DE05 CHD, 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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DE05 CHD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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