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DE55 UUP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,707 mi
Last recorded131,707 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 UUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 131,707 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 122,735 miles

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

n/s/f tyre ON LIMIT and o/s/f worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Jun 2019 122,735 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f tyre ON LIMIT and o/s/f worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2018 113,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r brake binding slightly - evidence of heat damage to brake disc (discoloured)

Pass 18 May 2017 108,739 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 104,394 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 92,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 80,094 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 73,350 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Sep 2013 73,349 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 61,561 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 61,561 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 47,573 miles

left rear tyre low

Pass 23 Oct 2010 35,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

dashboard warnning light on

Pass 24 Oct 2009 24,796 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 17,344 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 UUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 UUP, 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 UUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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