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DU05 NBM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,355 mi
Last recorded52,355 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 NBM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 52,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 48,156 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 44,666 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 41,326 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 39,353 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 38,922 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 38,414 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 37,665 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 36,802 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 35,988 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 34,762 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 33,223 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,544 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,231 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,199 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 25,913 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 23,988 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2008 22,023 miles

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

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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DU05 NBM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DU05 NBM, 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 DU05 NBM registered?

DU05 NBM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DU05 NBM safe to buy?

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