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DE05 JZJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,005 mi
Last recorded119,005 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 119,005 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 116,794 miles

Suspension Bush Offside Front Has Play Worn But not Excessive

park brake has little / No reserve Travel

Fail 23 Nov 2019 116,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension Bush Offside Front Has Play Worn But not Excessive

park brake has little / No reserve Travel

Pass 3 Nov 2018 111,269 miles

Both Front Suspension arm bushes worn also have play but not excessive

Front Headlights Deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre Bald On Inner Edge, But meets requirements over the centre 3 quarters of the tyre width

Park Brake Has Little Reserve Travel

Pass 4 Nov 2017 107,980 miles

Both Front Suspension Bushes worn, have slight movement

Headlamps Deteriorated but not seriously effecting beam image

Fail 31 Oct 2017 107,980 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear Brake Pad Offside Rear To Low, (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm OSR tyre bald, to low over the centre 3/4 of the tyre width (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm NSR Tyre inner edge to low, over the centre 3/4 of the tyre width, Bald (4.1.E.1)

Both Front Suspension Bushes worn, have slight movement

Headlamps Deteriorated but not seriously effecting beam image

OSR wheel Grabbing on Roller brake test

Pass 2 Nov 2016 103,348 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 103,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 95,317 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 88,743 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 79,522 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 69,182 miles

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

the front brake discs and pads are worn on the inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2011 62,550 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 52,326 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 56,320 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 9 Jul 2009 49,088 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 39,929 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 JZJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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