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DE55 ZWY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,074 mi
Last recorded145,074 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 ZWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 145,074 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 143,085 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 143,085 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 140,291 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2017 140,286 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 135,560 miles

front brake back plates corroding(deteriorating)

front tyres wearing close to minimum wear indicators

Pass 3 Nov 2014 125,823 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 110,821 miles

all brake backplates corroded and holed

Pass 2 Nov 2012 96,669 miles

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

all brake backplates corroded and holed

traction control warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 21 Oct 2011 79,731 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 63,843 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

esp lamp on

Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,813 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 29,323 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 ZWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE55 ZWY registered?

DE55 ZWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is DE55 ZWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 ZWY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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