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DE55 OBR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

136,963 mi
Last recorded136,963 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 OBR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 136,963 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2026 136,962 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 129,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bushes perished splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bushes perished splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 129,347 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid box blowing holed, (part of rear box) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bushes perished splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bushes perished splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 121,104 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 111,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 111,741 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 108,223 miles

Nearside Front head light tarnished pattern ok

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front head ;light tarnished pattern ok

Pass 26 Feb 2021 103,957 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 99,704 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 93,533 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 85,179 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 78,028 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 77,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 69,975 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 69,972 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 67,890 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 63,222 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 58,030 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 52,275 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,435 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 45,814 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 OBR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OBR, 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 OBR registered?

DE55 OBR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is DE55 OBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 OBR shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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