MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,300 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has small hole on the upper side (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large spring carrier arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large spring carrier arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reverse light not working
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has small hole on the upper side (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large spring carrier arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large spring carrier arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reverse light not working
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under side of vehicle
Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt receiver cover (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt receiver cover (5.2.2a)
engine management light on
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Central Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt receiver cover (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt receiver cover (5.2.2a)
engine management light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
front brake discs worn
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)
engine management light on
front brake discs worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear brakes binding slightly
engine management light on
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
centre rear seatbelt clasp damaged
centre rear seatbelt clasp damaged
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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DG55 FMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 DG55 FMZ, 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 FMZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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