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DE05 JZN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

223,102 mi
Last recorded223,102 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 JZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 223,102 miles

light corrosion to rear chassis

light corrosion to rear suspension components

rear suspension arm bushes deterioating

Fail 4 May 2021 223,102 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no image (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

light corrosion to rear chassis

light corrosion to rear suspension components

rear suspension arm bushes deterioated

Fail 29 Apr 2021 222,950 miles

Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both no image (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

light corrosion to rear chassis

light corrosion to rear suspension components

pitting to rear discs

rear suspension arm bushes deterioated

Pass 12 May 2020 213,978 miles

Nearside Rear shock damp

both rear brake hoses deterioating

corrosion to n/s/r brake back plate

corrosion to o/s front brake back plate

light corrosion to rear axle beam

light corrosion to rear chassis

light corrosion to suspension

pitting to rear brake discs

rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 11 May 2020 213,978 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x 2 headlights no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock damp

both rear brake hoses deterioating

corrosion to n/s/r brake back plate

corrosion to o/s front brake back plate

light corrosion to rear axle beam

light corrosion to rear chassis

light corrosion to suspension

pitting to rear brake discs

rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 15 May 2019 206,590 miles

light corrosion to o/s front brake back plate

light corrosion to rear subframe

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge close to limit

o/s/f brake hose end lightly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Fail 1 May 2019 206,339 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

light corrosion to o/s front brake back plate

light corrosion to rear subframe

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge close to limit

o/s/f brake hose end lightly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 11 May 2018 198,385 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 187,544 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 187,531 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 174,424 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 174,424 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working in door mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 159,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 141,786 miles

o/s rear back plate corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2013 141,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

o/s rear back plate corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 116,241 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 116,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 99,185 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 99,185 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 May 2010 82,964 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 62,367 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 46,367 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 JZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 JZN, 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 JZN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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