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DG55 FND

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,437 mi
Last recorded163,437 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 FND
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 163,437 miles

BONNET CATCH SEIZING

BONNET SECONDARY CATCH SEIZED

Nearside Front BRAKE BACK SHEILD HOLED AND CORRODDED

Nearside Front HEADLIGHT LENS DULL

Nearside Rear BRAKE BACK SHEILD HOLED AND CORRODDED

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing BUMP STOP BROKEN SHROUD FALLEN DOWN (2.7.2a)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front BRAKE BACK SHEILD CORRODDED AND HALF MISSING

Offside Front HEADLIGHT LENS DULL

Offside Rear BRAKE BACK SHEILD HOLED AND CORRODDED

Pass 9 Mar 2016 151,975 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 151,975 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre as wear on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 138,479 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 130,605 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 114,677 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing uneavenly

Pass 11 Feb 2012 91,702 miles

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)

both front tyres wearing uneavenly

Pass 19 Feb 2011 78,407 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 78,407 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 68,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,435 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 FND is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FND, 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 DG55 FND registered?

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

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