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DEZ 5894

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Other 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,465 mi
Last recorded111,465 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 5894
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2023 111,465 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 104,353 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 99,270 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2019 89,922 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 88,845 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 88,681 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 85,970 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 85,766 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 5894 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 5894, 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 5894 registered?

DEZ 5894 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is DEZ 5894 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEZ 5894 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DEZ 5894 have outstanding finance?

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