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DE05 ENN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,692 mi
Last recorded103,692 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 ENN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 103,692 miles

Corrosion to both front and rear suspension components

Fail 2 Sep 2025 103,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to both front and rear suspension components

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

Pass 31 May 2024 99,074 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 94,861 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 83,355 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 83,355 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,305 miles

both front head lamp lenses dull

near side rear park brake lever on caliper not fully returning

Fail 16 Mar 2018 80,305 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front head lamp lenses dull

near side front mirror glass insecure

near side rear park brake lever on caliper not fully returning

Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,121 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 66,586 miles

Nearside Rear brake starting to bind

headlamp aim poor /lenses cloudy

Pass 19 Mar 2015 57,840 miles

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

oil sensor/workshop light on dash

rear discs undercut

Fail 18 Mar 2015 57,840 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre is on 3mm

oil sensor/workshop light on dash

rear discs undercut

Pass 13 May 2014 50,643 miles

Service lamp on

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 3 May 2014 50,310 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn

Service lamp on

Pass 16 May 2013 45,454 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 41,869 miles

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

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

front tyres 3mm

Pass 24 Feb 2011 36,255 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 30,817 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,118 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,114 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 ENN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ENN, 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 ENN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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