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DG55 FMA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,285 mi
Last recorded131,285 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 FMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 131,285 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 126,542 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 122,715 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 106,165 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 92,981 miles

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 87,471 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 176,852 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

rear discs slightly pitted

slight noise from flywheel area

Pass 6 Aug 2013 154,667 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 154,667 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 134,834 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

coolant level low

Fail 2 Aug 2012 134,834 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

coolant level low

Pass 20 Aug 2011 119,292 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 111,308 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 102,740 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 88,460 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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DG55 FMA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DG55 FMA, 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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DG55 FMA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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