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DE05 WNO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,796 mi
Last recorded120,796 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 WNO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 120,796 miles

EML IS ON

N/S REAR IS STIFF TO TURNE

Pass 12 Jul 2019 116,039 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 111,719 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 106,402 miles

Nsf tyre worn on outer edge.

Osf tyre worn on inner edge.

Unable to clearly see inner rear brake pads.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 18 Jul 2017 106,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nsf tyre worn on outer edge.

Osf and nsf headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Osf tyre worn on inner edge.

Unable to clearly see inner rear brake pads.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 16 Jul 2016 98,200 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Unable to clearly see brake pads.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 9 Jul 2016 98,096 miles

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)

Headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Unable to clearly see brake pads.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 88,575 miles

Brake warning light is on

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 88,575 miles

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

Brake warning light is on

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 80,002 miles

Brake pad wear indicator light on.

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 80,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake pad wear indicator light on.

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 69,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

unable to clearly visualise rear brake pads

Pass 14 Jul 2012 59,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside front tyre worn shoulders and 2.5mm tread depth in areas

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder and worn outer

Fail 6 Jul 2012 59,254 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nearside front tyre worn shoulders and 2.5mm tread depth in areas

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder and worn outer

Pass 18 Jul 2011 50,390 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 Jun 2010 37,454 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 24,263 miles

O/S N/S/R CUTS IN THREDS AREA

Pass 30 Jul 2008 11,752 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 11,056 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 WNO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WNO, 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 WNO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is DE05 WNO safe to buy?

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