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DE05 VSV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,335 mi
Last recorded135,335 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 135,335 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Pipes/Hoses/Ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

Engine Covers/Trays Fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4x Tyres wearing on the edges/ down to tread wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 127,129 miles

Bonnet catch slightly defective

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Trailing arm bushes deteriorated, close to failure limit

Shock absorbers /Coil Springs corroded

Underbody and Sills covered in underseal restricting inspection

Various Engine covers/Undertrays Fitted restricting inspection

Fail 24 Apr 2019 127,129 miles

Bonnet catch slightly defective

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Trailing arm bushes deteriorated, close to failure limit

Shock absorbers /Coil Springs corroded

Underbody and Sills covered in underseal restricting inspection

Various Engine covers/Undertrays Fitted restricting inspection

Pass 22 Feb 2018 115,880 miles

Engine cover/ Underbody tray fitted

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

Offside Front Brake Disc wearing thin

Offside Front Brake Pads deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2017 106,012 miles

2x Rear tyres walls slightly cracked

Engine cover/ Tray Fitted

Underbody corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2017 106,012 miles

2x Rear tyres walls slightly cracked

Engine cover/ Tray Fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Underbody corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 93,146 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 88,861 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 82,533 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 76,274 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 69,701 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 69,701 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2011 62,687 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 54,377 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,160 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 37,264 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 VSV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

DE05 VSV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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