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DE05 JZF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,017 mi
Last recorded193,017 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 JZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 193,017 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 193,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure back bush (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 192,971 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer cv boot clip missing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp gone cloudy and not making any image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower front arm rear bush cracked and split (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp gone cloudy and not making any image (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement loer front arm rear bush is cracked and split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking diesel cooler damaged and leaking under drivers floor pan (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment upper top mount bearing broken cause of spring broken (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure lower arm rear bush mount bracket bolt loose (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak nearside of engine is leaking coolant gearbox is covered in rusty water stains ()

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror glass missing (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower ball joint has very slight movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn badly on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn on wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread worn on wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 184,561 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 3 May 2016 184,559 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Nearside 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 6 May 2015 176,499 miles

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

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

engine lamp on

Fail 27 Apr 2015 176,474 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

engine lamp on

Pass 26 Apr 2014 166,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 15,542 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 148,300 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 129,309 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 102,171 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,235 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 54,244 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 54,234 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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.

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 JZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JZF, 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 JZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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