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DE05 JZD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,258 mi
Last recorded104,258 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 JZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 104,258 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 104,147 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2021 95,069 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 77,923 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 77,853 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 59,482 miles

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))

Fail 28 May 2019 59,482 miles

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))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,859 miles

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 ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 40,227 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 40,225 miles

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)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 37,226 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 33,496 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 30,200 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 30,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2013 27,085 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 27,085 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 24,002 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 24,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 20,227 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 16,857 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)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,192 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,886 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 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.

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