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DG55 NXZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,937 mi
Last recorded144,937 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 NXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 144,937 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 144,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Outer CV boot has a tiny hole

Pass 17 Oct 2022 137,589 miles

Central EXHAUST SLEEVE CLAMP CORRODED

Nearside Rear SILL HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Rear EXHAUST HEATSHIELD NOT FULLY SECURED

Fail 17 Oct 2022 137,589 miles

Central EXHAUST SLEEVE CLAMP CORRODED

Nearside Rear SILL HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WING ON WHEEL ARCH HAS CORRODED LEAVING SHARP EDGES (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST HEATSHIELD NOT FULLY SECURED

Pass 22 Oct 2021 132,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 126,092 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 126,091 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 119,700 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 119,699 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 113,619 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 102,467 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 92,826 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 84,590 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 77,051 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2013 71,536 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 65,356 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,623 miles

osf tyre inner tread worn

Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,255 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 55,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,179 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 40,182 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 NXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG55 NXZ registered?

DG55 NXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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