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DK55 RYN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,634 mi
Last recorded131,634 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 RYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 131,634 miles

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Pass 23 Mar 2019 127,121 miles

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of components.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of components.

Fail 23 Mar 2019 127,121 miles

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of components.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of components.

Pass 2 Mar 2018 120,933 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

both headlight patterns dim (lenses deteriorated)

both nearside tyres slightly scuffed on inner edges

Fail 1 Mar 2018 120,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Engine management light on

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

both headlight patterns dim (lenses deteriorated)

both nearside tyres slightly scuffed on inner edges

Pass 22 Feb 2017 115,742 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 17 Feb 2017 115,591 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine managment light on

Pass 18 Feb 2016 107,199 miles

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

engine management light staying on

nearside front C V gaiter leaking

Fail 18 Feb 2016 107,199 miles

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

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

engine management light staying on

nearside front C V gaiter leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2015 98,349 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 90,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear parking brake lever not on stop

slight exhaust blow

Pass 28 Feb 2014 90,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear parking brake lever not on stop

slight exhaust blow

Fail 10 Feb 2014 90,720 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 84,386 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 84,386 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 77,269 miles

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Jan 2011 71,093 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 62,247 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 21 Jan 2009 46,825 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 46,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 46,210 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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DK55 RYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DK55 RYN, 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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DK55 RYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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