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DE05 NVB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

99,817 mi
Last recorded99,817 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 NVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 99,817 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 97,006 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2021 97,005 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2020 91,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 91,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 84,740 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 78,477 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 77,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not fully releasing

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

heavy clutch judder

Fail 30 May 2018 77,901 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not fully releasing

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

heavy clutch judder

Pass 11 May 2017 71,181 miles

transmission judder when driving in to test bay

Fail 10 May 2017 71,179 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

coolant header tank empty

transmission judder when driving in to test bay

Pass 16 May 2016 65,408 miles

engine covers fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 65,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 58,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Apr 2015 58,712 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2014 53,517 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 53,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,352 miles

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

nsr brake slight bind

Pass 18 Apr 2012 43,137 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,394 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 32,873 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 27,223 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,162 miles

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

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)

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 NVB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NVB, 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 NVB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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