MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
BODY DAMAGED
BOTH HADLAMP LENS SLIGHTLY DETERIATED
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front LOWER ARM FRONT BUSHES WEARING
Nearside Front SEAT BELT FRAYING
Nearside Rear BUMPER WHEEL ARCH HAS DAMAGE AND SLIGHTLY INSECURE
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc cv boot split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TRAILING ARMS (2.4.G.2)
BODY DAMAGED
BOTH HADLAMP LENS SLIGHTLY DETERIATED
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front LOWER ARM FRONT BUSHES WEARING
Nearside Front SEAT BELT FRAYING
Nearside Rear BUMPER WHEEL ARCH HAS DAMAGE AND SLIGHTLY INSECURE
Nearside Front shocker slightly damp
Nearside Rear body damaged
Nearside Rear seat belt slightly damaged
Offside Rear body damaged
both head lamp lens starting to deteriorate
child seat fitted at rear
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
(advise) engine lift bracket loose at rear of engine bolt come loose and bracket ratteling
(advise) front brake pads getting low (reccomend replacment )
(advise) o/s/r tyre cracked and perished in centre tread (reccomend replacment) 195 65 15
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
DE05 OPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 OPV, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DE05 OPV?
You can check the full history of DE05 OPV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DE05 OPV registered?
DE05 OPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2005.
Is DE05 OPV safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE05 OPV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DE05 OPV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DE05 OPV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.