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DE05 OPV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,911 mi
Last recorded132,911 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 OPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 132,911 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 4 Oct 2018 132,911 miles

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 ()

Pass 16 Sep 2017 128,572 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 116,316 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 116,248 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 103,644 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 95,203 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 84,016 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 84,016 miles

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 75,930 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 75,844 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,877 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 61,877 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,552 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,254 miles

(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)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 24,754 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 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.

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DE05 OPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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