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DEZ 5843

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

23,190 mi
Last recorded23,190 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 5843
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 23,190 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 23,158 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 23,058 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2022 13,303 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 123,796 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 5843 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 5843, 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

How do I check the history of DEZ 5843?

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What year was DEZ 5843 registered?

DEZ 5843 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is DEZ 5843 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEZ 5843 shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DEZ 5843 have outstanding finance?

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