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DG55 JXR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,317 mi
Last recorded98,317 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 JXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 98,317 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 96,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 94,901 miles

Front Both inner wing covers insecure

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

Front brake backing covers corroded both sides

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill slight damage

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2017 92,446 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Front nearside and offside arch liners loose

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills - trailing arm areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame mounts areas - chassis (2.4.A.3)

both nearside and offside rear hubs corroded

coolant bottle empty

oil level light on

Fail 27 Jul 2017 92,437 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Front nearside and offside arch liners loose

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills - trailing arm areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub frame mounts areas - chassis (2.4.A.3)

both nearside and offside rear hubs corroded

coolant bottle empty

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil level light on

Pass 27 Jul 2016 87,852 miles

Both front brake back plates corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn on edge

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jul 2015 84,322 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake backplates corroded

both front brake hoses starting to perish slightly

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

n/s/r hand brake lever on caliper not returning fully to stop

o/s/r tyre tread starting to perish slightly

service light on dash

Fail 24 Jul 2015 84,322 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake backplates corroded

both front brake hoses starting to perish slightly

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

n/s/r hand brake lever on caliper not returning fully to stop

o/s/r tyre tread starting to perish slightly

service light on dash

Pass 30 Jul 2014 79,450 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Sep 2013 72,189 miles

n/s rear brake back plate missing

Fail 6 Sep 2013 72,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s rear brake back plate missing

Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,794 miles

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

O/s rear brake back plate slighty corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 48,657 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,997 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,367 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 17,277 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 JXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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