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DE05 XFH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,250 mi
Last recorded66,250 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 XFH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 66,250 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 66,250 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 60,470 miles

Under trays & engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Mar 2017 60,243 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 54,841 miles

Front tyre(s) deteriorated inside tread

Fail 14 Mar 2016 54,840 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front tyre(s) deteriorated inside tread

Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,096 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

Fail 12 Mar 2015 49,094 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

both front console bushes deteriorated

both front tyres deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,152 miles

Exhaust down pipe flexi corroded.

NSR wheel binding slightly.

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 45,152 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust down pipe flexi corroded.

NSR wheel binding slightly.

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

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2013 41,488 miles

front wipers noisey but clearing screen

Pass 2 Apr 2012 38,317 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 35,960 miles

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS SCORED

Pass 10 Apr 2010 34,773 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 26,940 miles

rear set belts not tested due to baby seats being fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2008 21,290 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 21,290 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 XFH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 XFH, 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 XFH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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