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DG55 ODV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

169,684 mi
Last recorded169,684 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 ODV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 169,684 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 166,820 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 166,793 miles

Offside Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 158,195 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 158,193 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 153,061 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 153,031 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 May 2019 147,753 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 138,149 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 123,617 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 100,404 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 6 May 2016 100,404 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 88,747 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 73,947 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 66,407 miles

rear brake back plates corroded and holed

Pass 7 Sep 2012 57,395 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,424 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 47,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

beam image on headlamps patchy and irregular

Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,481 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,789 miles

offside front brake disc shield corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2008 26,771 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 ODV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc 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 ODV, 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 ODV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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