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DE55 WCY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,467 mi
Last recorded77,467 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 WCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 77,467 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated also rears, ferrules also corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 73,106 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 68,448 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 60,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 52,974 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 44,952 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 38,616 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 35,871 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 32,923 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 32,923 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 29,251 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 25,676 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 21,349 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 18,175 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 14,692 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 11,430 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 9,318 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 7,330 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 WCY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 WCY, 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 WCY registered?

DE55 WCY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is DE55 WCY safe to buy?

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