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DE55 OBH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,868 mi
Last recorded139,868 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 OBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 139,868 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 131,330 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light secured with tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 131,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light secured with tape (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 123,814 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill and has slightly corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 112,309 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 99,280 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 91,539 miles

Engine light on

N/S/Front brake disc worn on the inner surface.

N/S/Rear tyre wearing on the outer edge.

Fail 4 Nov 2016 91,539 miles

Engine light on

N/S/Front brake disc worn on the inner surface.

N/S/Rear tyre wearing on the outer edge.

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 81,003 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 73,201 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 63,352 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Nov 2012 56,981 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 56,981 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 49,626 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 45,164 miles

oil leak from turbo

Fail 20 Oct 2010 45,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Reg. plate deteriorated

oil leak from turbo

Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,166 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 39,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,067 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 OBH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black 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 DE55 OBH, 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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DE55 OBH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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