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DA55 DPN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

204,642 mi
Last recorded204,642 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 DPN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2023 204,642 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joint covers perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc pitted /scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 183,164 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 177,284 miles

CANNOT TEST ALL REAR SEATBELTS DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Nearside Front FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED. SECURED HOWEVER MISSING FASTENINGS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES. INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Fail 15 Dec 2021 177,284 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

CANNOT TEST ALL REAR SEATBELTS DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Nearside Front FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED. SECURED HOWEVER MISSING FASTENINGS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES. INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 18 Dec 2020 170,433 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 170,306 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 165,496 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 165,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits just legal change now (5.2.3 (e))

Rear child seats fitted

TESTED WET WEATHER

Pass 6 Dec 2018 158,086 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2018 157,991 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 151,653 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 151,629 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 143,443 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 135,510 miles

Child seats fitted in rear

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Near side repeater lens damaged

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 135,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seats fitted in rear

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Near side repeater lens damaged

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 127,103 miles

trigger point not met

Fail 16 Dec 2014 127,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

trigger point not met

Pass 18 Dec 2013 115,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2013 106,017 miles

offside and nearside undertrays fitted and damaged

offside rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2012 90,352 miles

eml on

slight dampness around n/s/f shock

Pass 14 Jan 2011 80,197 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 76,549 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 66,897 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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DA55 DPN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DA55 DPN, 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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DA55 DPN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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