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DE55 XDW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,199 mi
Last recorded58,199 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 XDW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2022 58,199 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 56,850 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 55,692 miles

slight corrosion to both rear sills

Pass 7 Oct 2019 53,518 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 51,137 miles

nearside wing mirror indicator lens damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2017 49,178 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 47,298 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)

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

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 44,850 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Oct 2014 42,330 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 39,507 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 37,218 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 33,152 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 29,612 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 25,137 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 19,711 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 XDW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XDW, 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 XDW registered?

DE55 XDW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is DE55 XDW safe to buy?

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