MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
253,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside front wheel arch corroded.
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside front lower fog lamp broken
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside front wheel arch corroded.
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside front lower fog lamp broken
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all brake backplates are badly corroded
both headlamps are deteriorated
front tyres are wearing on inner edge
rear discs slightly pitted
nearside rear tyre tread close to limits 2mm/1.6mm and slightly out of shape on inner edge
rear drake discs worn and corroded and offside rear has been hot
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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
nearside rear tyre tread close to limits 2mm/1.6mm and slightly out of shape on inner edge
rear drake discs worn and corroded and offside rear has been hot
both front tyres worn close to legal limits in center and on inner edges 2/1.6mm (step tyres)1`
both rear brake discs slightly worn and pitted
exhaust system slightly corroded
offside front fog lamp cracked
offside rear brake slightly binding
rear subframe corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
exhaust system centre clamp and bolts are corroded
n/s/f brake disc back plate is corroded
slight belt squeek while engine is running
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushes are slightly perished
n/s/f brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f and o/s/f wishbone bushes are slightly perished
n/s/f brake binding slightly
n/s/f tyre has slight damage to sidewall and tread depth is close to legal limit (2mm)
o/s/f tyre tread depth is close to legal limit (2mm)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres perished and cracked
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres perished and cracked
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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DE05 NUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 NUV, 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 NUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 April 2005.
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