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DE55 XDT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

149,678 mi
Last recorded149,678 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 149,678 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 14,542 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 145,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 140,550 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 140,550 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 136,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 136,433 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 129,564 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 129,562 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 121,230 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 112,797 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 100,735 miles

both rear anti roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated slightly

nearside front outer cv gaiter twisted slightly

windscreen wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 11 Jun 2014 100,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

both rear anti roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated slightly

nearside front outer cv gaiter twisted slightly

windscreen wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2013 86,770 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake discs badly corroded

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2012 78,037 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 24 May 2011 68,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 68,386 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 59,352 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 59,351 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2009 50,860 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 XDT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 XDT, 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 XDT registered?

DE55 XDT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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