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DG55 JXP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

144,468 mi
Last recorded144,468 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 JXP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 144,468 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 144,300 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 127,040 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 127,039 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 117,138 miles

FOOT BRAKE SLIGHT TRAVEL

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

Under trays limit inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 102,847 miles

Front and rear brakes discs corroded

Front brake pads 55/60% worn

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides and worn out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Slight bind on rear wheels

Under trays limit inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 94,032 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside @ 2-2.5mm and out of shape inner edges (noisy?) (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp lenses cloudy and patterns vague

Pass 6 May 2015 85,751 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 85,751 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 82,722 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 27 Aug 2014 82,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,610 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 70,165 miles

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,165 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 63,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 63,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 57,543 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 46,797 miles

OSR tyre perished. NSR tyre perished and tread wearing low.

Fail 14 Aug 2009 46,797 miles

OSR tyre perished. NSR tyre perished and tread wearing low.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 40,159 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 JXP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JXP, 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 JXP registered?

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

Is DG55 JXP safe to buy?

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