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DG55 FNR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

129,637 mi
Last recorded129,637 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 FNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2020 129,637 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Damage to nearside front wing

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 123,050 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Fail 10 Jul 2019 123,050 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury top of arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2018 115,439 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 109,957 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

bonnet release catch sticking

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Jul 2017 109,957 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

bonnet release catch sticking

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jun 2016 104,827 miles

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

rear seat belts no checked

Pass 22 Jun 2015 89,457 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre inner edge uneven wear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2014 70,586 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 70,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 62,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 47,677 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 47,005 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 47,003 miles

Offside Front Additional braking device heat shield damaged (3.6.I.3)

Offside Rear Additional braking device heat shield damaged (3.6.I.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,967 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 29,358 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 FNR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FNR, 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 FNR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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