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DG55 TZT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

139,155 mi
Last recorded139,155 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 TZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 139,155 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front headlights hazed

Fail 25 Nov 2025 139,155 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbone back aluminium bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front headlights hazed

Pass 28 Nov 2024 134,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front headlights slightly hazed

rear subframe corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2024 134,513 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front headlights slightly hazed

rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 128,425 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake binding.

front exhaust leak flexi

Pass 8 Nov 2022 125,712 miles

both front cv boots slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2022 125,709 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both front headlights hazed

Pass 4 Nov 2021 120,424 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both constant velocity boots deteriorated slightly

exhaust slight leak.

front headlamps poor/hazed

Fail 1 Nov 2021 120,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both constant velocity boots deteriorated slightly

exhaust slight leak.

front headlamps poor/hazed

Pass 2 Nov 2020 117,352 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 114,364 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both front headlamps slightly misted

both front headlamps slightly misted

Pass 22 Oct 2018 98,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2017 84,270 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 84,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 67,626 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,318 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 58,318 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 51,755 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 43,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm and sidewalls and tread cracked

Fail 16 Dec 2013 43,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracked

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm and sidewalls and tread cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2012 35,803 miles

All brake pads about 75% worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2011 30,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2010 26,438 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 22,510 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 18,660 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 TZT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TZT, 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 TZT registered?

DG55 TZT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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