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DE55 ALO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,121 mi
Last recorded110,121 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 ALO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 110,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 108,050 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 100,998 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 100,958 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 96,061 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 86,319 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 86,220 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 79,947 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 77,416 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2018 73,619 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

bonnet stay catch lever sticking

engine oil level low

headlamp lenses starting to deteriorate

offside & nearside front & nearside rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2017 71,021 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

under trays covering componants

Fail 2 Jun 2017 71,021 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated stay catch lever sticking (8.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil level low

exhaust front flexi section deteriorated

under trays covering componants

Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,802 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)

bonnet stay lever sticking

exhaust front flexi section leaking gasses

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jun 2015 65,164 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 62,710 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)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 62,710 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 31 Oct 2013 57,758 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 57,758 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 49,436 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 49,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,723 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2010 38,101 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 32,197 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 26,227 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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DE55 ALO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE55 ALO, 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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What year was DE55 ALO registered?

DE55 ALO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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