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DE05 WPV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,242 mi
Last recorded162,242 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 162,242 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 159,544 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 156,545 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 153,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 150,533 miles

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2020 147,068 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 140,984 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 133,055 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 128,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 128,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Apr 2016 124,265 miles

Both front lower arm bushes splitting

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

all four tyres starting to perish

Fail 31 Mar 2016 124,234 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front lower arm bushes splitting

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Mar 2015 120,784 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2014 105,125 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 95,513 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 95,513 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 86,651 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 86,651 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 75,355 miles

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

rear discs worn

Pass 5 May 2010 61,520 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 48,027 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,368 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 WPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WPV, 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 WPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is DE05 WPV safe to buy?

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