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DA55 RFX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

136,868 mi
Last recorded136,868 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 RFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 136,868 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s/f and o/s/f (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 134,456 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s and o/s (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 133,055 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s and o/s (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 131,145 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 127,350 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 122,150 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 117,339 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 110,683 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 103,757 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine cover and under trays fitted

rear exhaust heat shield insecure [ do not remove ]

Pass 9 Jun 2017 96,528 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre worn / perished

o/s/r tyre worn on inside [ step ]

Pass 4 Jan 2017 94,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,960 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,710 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,287 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2013 63,287 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2012 59,973 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 59,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 54,848 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 54,848 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 49,294 miles

O/s/f tyre starting to scrub on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2009 40,693 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 33,550 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 RFX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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