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DE05 NUV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

253,513 mi
Last recorded253,513 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 NUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 253,513 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 253,513 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 234,704 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)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 222,224 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Apr 2013 202,171 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 202,171 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 181,471 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 155,403 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 126,820 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 126,820 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 100,252 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 20 Mar 2009 100,252 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 72,674 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 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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