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DE05 UBT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,528 mi
Last recorded133,528 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 UBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 133,528 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 133,519 miles

Brake performance not tested Brakes not tested due to leaking caliper (1.2.1 (g))

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Sill has been repaired to a poor standard and weld not done as by the manual (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected Caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Sill has been repaired to a poor standard and weld not done as by the manual (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 131,456 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 131,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not clipping in (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 121,696 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2019 121,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2018 110,090 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 103,559 miles

Front Both headlamp lenses partially opaque

Nearside Rear Brake Backplate coroded

Offside Rear BRAKE fluctuating slightly

Fail 7 Nov 2017 103,558 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front BRAKE DISCS WEARING THIN

Front BRAKES IMBALANCED

Front Both headlamp lenses partially opaque

Nearside Rear Brake Backplate coroded

Offside Front BRAKE PADS WORN VERY THIN

Offside Rear BRAKE fluctuating slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2016 98,259 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 84,369 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 71,502 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 71,501 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 66,871 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 63,585 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 63,585 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Alternator over-run pulley faulty(seized)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 58,785 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2011 52,828 miles

Mirror on windscreen missing

Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,019 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 42,074 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,724 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 36,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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 UBT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UBT, 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 UBT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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