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DE05 WNW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,564 mi
Last recorded104,564 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 WNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 104,564 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 85,533 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 85,533 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of front brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 64,502 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 49,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low on inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened two rear little arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 49,378 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 47,926 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,081 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 45,968 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 44,580 miles

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Pass 3 Jun 2016 42,770 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 39,810 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 38,089 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 35,951 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,102 miles

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)

n/s/r tyre perishing.

o/s/r tyre perishing.

Pass 30 Apr 2011 29,648 miles

advise front wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 19 May 2010 27,185 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 23,587 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 20,640 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 WNW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 WNW, 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 WNW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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