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DE05 GYW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

149,652 mi
Last recorded149,652 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 149,652 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 142,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 130,638 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 117,244 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 106,526 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 97,114 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2014 86,245 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 78,248 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 70,349 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 70,293 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 64,865 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,175 miles

Plastic covers over engine and floor. N/S floor cover damaged.

SRS light on dash. Air bag system deactivated.

Tyre N/S/F has nail in and wearing on inner and outer edges.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 52,250 miles

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

Plastic covers under engine and floor restricts full inspection

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,399 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 GYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 GYW, 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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What year was DE05 GYW registered?

DE05 GYW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DE05 GYW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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