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DE55 PGU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,507 mi
Last recorded115,507 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 PGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 115,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords And perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 115,503 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords And perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 114,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 109,245 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 109,241 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 108,342 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 108,338 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 107,690 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 106,865 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear seat belts unchecked both inaccessible

both headlamp beam images have poor definition

Fail 30 Mar 2021 106,860 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear seat belts unchecked both inaccessible

both headlamp beam images have poor definition

coolant level below minimum

Fail 20 Jan 2021 106,842 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear unable to check seat belts inaccessible

both headlamp beam images only just visible

Pass 11 Jul 2019 104,196 miles

Headlight lens slightly defective

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 104,189 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlight lens slightly defective

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 101,674 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 95,452 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Fail 14 Jul 2017 95,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 21 Jun 2016 90,246 miles

Front tyres have cracks on tread

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 84,021 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 84,011 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 24 Feb 2014 81,339 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 74,398 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 74,220 miles

front and rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to perish

offside indicator siderepeator slight damage

offside rear seatbelt buckle slight damage

offside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear brakes backing plates rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2011 64,961 miles

front and rear brake discs starting to rust/ wear

nearside front tyre tread worn to low on edges

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front outer driveshaft boot starting to perish

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm and inner edge worn low

Pass 20 Dec 2010 53,598 miles

Both front brake discs worn and corroded

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2009 43,417 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 32,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 32,407 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PGU, 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 PGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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