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DE55 RFZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,549 mi
Last recorded181,549 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 RFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 181,549 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 181,549 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 174,880 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 171,520 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 170,895 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 164,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 156,781 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

engine management lifght on

headlights deteriorated

slight bind of n/s/r brake

superficial cracking of n/s/f ando/s/r tyres

Fail 27 Apr 2018 156,772 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover insecure

engine management lifght on

headlights deteriorated

slight bind of n/s/r brake

superficial cracking of n/s/f ando/s/r tyres

Pass 25 Apr 2017 151,310 miles

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

engine management light on

healights deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2017 151,034 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' interior mirror ornament (8.3.1e)

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

engine management light on

healights deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2016 144,398 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear outer brake pads look slightly burnt

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 30 Mar 2016 144,397 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened cable broken (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear outer brake pads look slightly burnt

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 20 Mar 2015 133,373 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

front screen damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2014 118,921 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 105,359 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2012 102,374 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 88,904 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 88,904 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 79,667 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 70,610 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 RFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RFZ, 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 RFZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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