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DA55 NLT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,453 mi
Last recorded197,453 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 NLT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 197,453 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S QAND O/S FRONT BUTTERFLY BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 197,437 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S QAND O/S FRONT BUTTERFLY BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 182,234 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 182,234 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 166,158 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 163,911 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 158,862 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 148,524 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 138,985 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 138,826 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 131,586 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 131,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 127,122 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 120,320 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 120,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 110,474 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

child seat fitted preventing the inspection of seat belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2016 110,472 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted preventing the inspection of seat belt

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2015 94,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2015 94,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2014 72,723 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 64,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 55,709 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 48,065 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 48,045 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 41,412 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,801 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 33,801 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 NLT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLT, 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 NLT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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