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DEZ 1581

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

147,310 mi
Last recorded147,310 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 1581
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 147,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 147,285 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 139,962 miles

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

nearside inner & outer sill rusty & offside inner sill

Fail 5 Jan 2022 139,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

nearside inner & outer sill rusty & offside inner sill

Pass 9 Jan 2021 131,371 miles

Nearside Sill slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 125,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 118,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 118,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 110,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked bottom of screen not affecting drivers vision. (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear p bush marked with yellow chalk. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear p bush marked with yellow chalk. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 105,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish/bone rear p bush started to split. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish/bone rear p bush started to split. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 98,876 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 90,766 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 90,766 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 87,097 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 87,097 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 82,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 82,338 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 76,768 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 65,700 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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DEZ 1581 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 DEZ 1581, 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 DEZ 1581 registered?

DEZ 1581 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is DEZ 1581 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEZ 1581 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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