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DE05 ENU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

109,389 mi
Last recorded109,389 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 ENU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 109,389 miles

both front body wings corroded but no sharp edges

brake dust shields front and rear corroded

brake warning lamp on

coolant leak

engine management lamp on

traction control lamp on

Fail 4 Mar 2017 109,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front body wings corroded but no sharp edges

brake dust shields front and rear corroded

brake warning lamp on

coolant leak

engine management lamp on

oil level low on arrival

traction control lamp on

Pass 2 Mar 2016 93,425 miles

traction control warning lamp on

Fail 2 Mar 2016 93,425 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

traction control warning lamp on

Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,696 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

traction control light on.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 76,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

traction control light on.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,604 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 66,564 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 63,137 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 63,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,948 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 56,948 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 53,220 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 45,537 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 45,445 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,919 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,243 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 ENU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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