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DE55 NPD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,176 mi
Last recorded42,176 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 NPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 42,176 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 39,556 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 39,556 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,441 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 33,480 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 33,480 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 29,707 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 27,007 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 23,166 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,058 miles

cut in side wall nsf not showing cord

Pass 17 Sep 2009 16,695 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 16,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,841 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 NPD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 NPD, 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 NPD registered?

DE55 NPD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is DE55 NPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 NPD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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