MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,854 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
traction light on dash
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
damage to nsr wing
engine oil leaks
nail in osr tyre
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
engine undertray fitted
front and rear tyres worn to 3mm approx and cracking
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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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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