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DE55 RGU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,505 mi
Last recorded74,505 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 RGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 74,505 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2024 70,603 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 70,582 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 69,098 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 69,095 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 65,345 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 65,345 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 64,210 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 62,835 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,368 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 59,212 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 57,395 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 47,798 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 47,798 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,595 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 44,369 miles

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

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)

air bag light on

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 RGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RGU, 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 RGU registered?

DE55 RGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is DE55 RGU safe to buy?

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