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DE55 ZWU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

138,123 mi
Last recorded138,123 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 ZWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 138,123 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber partially separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper Blade Missing

Underbody Corrosion

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2025 132,529 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 125,371 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

car have age rust underneath allover

Pass 27 Jan 2023 118,572 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 118,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 111,196 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2022 111,127 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 101,847 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2020 99,667 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2020 99,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 96,921 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 96,879 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2018 93,555 miles

n/s rear shock absorber shroud insecure

service light on

Pass 4 Jan 2017 90,220 miles

n/s rear shock absorber cover insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2017 90,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s rear shock absorber cover insecure

service light on

Pass 31 Dec 2015 85,529 miles

rear tyres worn on edges

front tyres worn on edges 195/65/15

Fail 23 Dec 2015 85,517 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front tyres worn on edges 195/65/15

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Dec 2014 79,965 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wearing on edges

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge 195/65/15

service light on

small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Jan 2014 74,428 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 74,366 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2012 68,848 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 62,873 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 57,458 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 48,137 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,250 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 ZWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 ZWU, 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 ZWU registered?

DE55 ZWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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