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DG55 OJK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,952 mi
Last recorded113,952 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 OJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 113,952 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 113,948 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 106,567 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 106,134 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 106,134 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 103,206 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 103,206 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 96,938 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 96,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 90,724 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 90,724 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 83,671 miles

Front both front tyres close on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2016 74,714 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 67,836 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 59,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers poor

Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,049 miles

traction control light on

Pass 23 Jan 2012 41,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 32,650 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 23,111 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn low

wipers smearing

Pass 9 Feb 2010 23,111 miles

both front tyres worn low

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Oct 2008 14,654 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,916 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 OJK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OJK, 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 OJK registered?

DG55 OJK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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