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DE05 NUW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,937 mi
Last recorded195,937 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 NUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 195,937 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 187,235 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 177,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 165,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Fail 12 Mar 2018 165,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 10 Mar 2017 154,886 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 154,886 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 143,677 miles

Chassis corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake minimum efficiency only just met - Advise further investigation

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 131,764 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 118,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

chassis corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 105,258 miles

various suspension components corroded and chassis starting to corrode

Pass 14 Feb 2013 105,254 miles

chassis corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 94,419 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 82,448 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 73,272 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2009 63,127 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 63,007 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,062 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 NUW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NUW, 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 NUW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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