MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,847 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre brake light disconected
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front tyres low tread inner edeges
Nail in offside front tyre
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AY55 DPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 AY55 DPX, 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.
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What year was AY55 DPX registered?
AY55 DPX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 September 2005.
Is AY55 DPX safe to buy?
The MOT history for AY55 DPX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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