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DG55 FNF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

171,230 mi
Last recorded171,230 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 FNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2017 171,230 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is on

Fail 2 Jul 2017 171,230 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is on

Pass 14 Jun 2016 150,656 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 14 Jun 2016 150,656 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jun 2015 133,091 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 127,692 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 127,690 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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2013 119,697 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 119,697 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 101,105 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 101,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 89,477 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 69,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 69,348 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,257 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 50,257 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,769 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 FNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel 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 FNF, 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 FNF registered?

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

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