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DE05 NVM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

71,838 mi
Last recorded71,838 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 NVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 71,838 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 71,161 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 69,869 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 69,869 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 69,004 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 68,303 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 67,589 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 66,184 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 64,046 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 62,169 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 60,568 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 57,860 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 54,516 miles

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)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,722 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 45,397 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,800 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,394 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,856 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,945 miles

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 15 Apr 2008 24,214 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 NVM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NVM, 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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What year was DE05 NVM registered?

DE05 NVM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is DE05 NVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 NVM shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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