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DE05 ZCX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

196,371 mi
Last recorded196,371 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 196,371 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 182,959 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear brake back plate heavily corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 172,403 miles

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

Offside Rear osr bake plate badly rotted

Pass 1 Aug 2018 168,233 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 4 Aug 2017 161,349 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 161,349 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% limit 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Handbake low effort

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 144,557 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 127,886 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating, light output not significantly reduced

Engine management warning light illuminated at time of test

Offside rear disc brake backplate heavily corroded and may foul on brake disc

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jul 2015 127,855 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating, light output not significantly reduced

Engine management warning light illuminated at time of test

Offside rear disc brake backplate heavily corroded and may foul on brake disc

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Jul 2014 110,714 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 110,714 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2014 109,769 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 89,301 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 74,521 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 63,309 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,919 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 54,919 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 49,704 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre on 3mm

Advise rear brake pads 75%

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 38,524 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 ZCX 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 ZCX, 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 ZCX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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