MOT Status
ValidMileage
104,258 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Outer Driveshaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Outer Driveshaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also heavily perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside rear tyre is worn, perished and cracked
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DE05 JZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 JZD, 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 JZD registered?
DE05 JZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 April 2005.
Is DE05 JZD safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE05 JZD shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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