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DG55 TLZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,955 mi
Last recorded97,955 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 TLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 97,955 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)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 97,955 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance sharp edges (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 14 Mar 2016 84,769 miles

lower engine mount worn and perished

nsf wheel buckled

nsr tyre feathered

osf arm back bush perished

Fail 10 Mar 2016 84,666 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

lower engine mount worn and perished

nsf wheel buckled

nsr tyre feathered

osf arm back bush perished

Pass 10 Mar 2015 78,515 miles

front discs badly worn

noise on engine

ns wing mirror broken

nsf tyre worn on the inner edge

osr brake binding and disc starting to get heat damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2015 78,424 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs badly worn

noise on engine

ns wing mirror broken

nsf tyre worn on the inner edge

osr brake binding and disc starting to get heat damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,409 miles

no rear washers.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 6 Oct 2011 50,150 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 42,296 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 34,668 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,359 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,138 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 27,138 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TLZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TLZ, 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 TLZ registered?

DG55 TLZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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