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DE05 WNG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,371 mi
Last recorded157,371 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 WNG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 157,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 157,371 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 145,175 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 145,175 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

Pass 30 May 2013 133,736 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 133,732 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 May 2012 119,532 miles

The front brake discs are showing some signs of wear and brake pads are worn low.

The near side rear tyre is wearing around the outer edges of the tread.

Pass 4 May 2011 109,286 miles

The front brake pads appear to be wearing low.

Fail 4 May 2011 109,284 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres are wearing close to the legal limit and the near side front has a screw in the tread area.

The front brake pads appear to be wearing low.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 91,719 miles

The off side front shock absorber is starting to leak fluid.

Fail 6 Apr 2010 91,719 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

The off side front shock absorber is starting to leak fluid.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 77,345 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 58,453 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 WNG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WNG, 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 WNG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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