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DG55 HBD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

139,653 mi
Last recorded139,653 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 HBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 139,653 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 133,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 121,957 miles

Offside Front cv joint

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 115,651 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2016 107,900 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

some components are hidden by plastic covers

Pass 9 Jun 2015 101,856 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 101,847 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 96,005 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 81,544 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 60,320 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 44,398 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 36,770 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 30,134 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,974 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 HBD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HBD, 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 HBD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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