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DA55 DPY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,854 mi
Last recorded162,854 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 DPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 162,854 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 162,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 162,760 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both rear (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 156,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre side walls are perished

Pass 28 Nov 2016 149,178 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 142,477 miles

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush in poor condition

Nearside Rear tyre is badly perished

Offside Front lower arm rear bush in poor condition

Offside Rear tyre is badly perished

engine mil light on

Fail 1 Feb 2016 142,477 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front lower arm rear bush in poor condition

Nearside Front tyre is worn close to limit

Nearside Rear tyre is badly perished

Offside Front lower arm rear bush in poor condition

Offside Front tyre is worn close to limit

Offside Rear tyre is badly perished

engine mil light on

Pass 2 Feb 2015 135,103 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 135,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml light on

steering fault light on

Pass 11 Feb 2014 128,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear washer jet leaking & not hitting screen

Fail 11 Feb 2014 128,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

20% front brake imbalance recorded on brake test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear washer jet leaking & not hitting screen

Pass 12 Feb 2013 120,717 miles

traction light on dash

Fail 12 Feb 2013 120,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake worning light on dash

ecu light on dash

nsr brake binding

rear discs in poor condition lipped corroded and pitted

traction light on dash

Pass 14 Feb 2012 112,639 miles

damage to nsr wing

engine oil leaks

nail in osr tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2011 103,920 miles

engine covers fitted

rear coil springs obscured by lower arms

underbody, brake and fuel pipes and various supension components obscured by plastic trims

wheel trims damaged slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2010 93,936 miles

engine undertray fitted

front and rear tyres worn to 3mm approx and cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2009 82,914 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 DPY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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