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DE55 YMH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

138,709 mi
Last recorded138,709 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 YMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 138,709 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly misshaped tread is saw toothed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit and inside tread (raised edge is bald) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension bump stops are split

Pass 1 Sep 2021 132,940 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 131,939 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 122,499 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 114,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 108,340 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 101,495 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 94,425 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 24 Nov 2014 94,425 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Nov 2013 87,164 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 78,967 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 70,860 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 60,311 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 42,372 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner areas of tread, advise replacement 225/45 z17 y

Pass 15 Nov 2008 22,925 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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DE55 YMH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DE55 YMH, 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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What year was DE55 YMH registered?

DE55 YMH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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