MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,642 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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)
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)
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)
trigger point not met
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
offside and nearside undertrays fitted and damaged
offside rear wheel arch damaged
eml on
slight dampness around n/s/f shock
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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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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