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DE05 VTD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

156,531 mi
Last recorded156,531 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 156,531 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 156,529 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play retaining nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 146,109 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 146,109 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 132,597 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 125,028 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 123,595 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside /Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 121,517 miles

Both front seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Main beam headlight bulb incorrectly fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2019 121,515 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both front seat belts slow to retract

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall starting to split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Main beam headlight bulb incorrectly fitted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 118,559 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 118,556 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 115,446 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 103,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2016 103,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2015 97,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml light showing a fault

Pass 17 May 2014 94,714 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,167 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 65,204 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushs spliting

Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,613 miles

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

Front disc slightly corroded

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,832 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 37,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 31,736 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 25,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 VTD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VTD, 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 VTD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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