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DK55 YSE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,910 mi
Last recorded164,910 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 YSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 164,910 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front wings corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2023 164,910 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both front wings corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 160,980 miles

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

front wings corroded

offside front headlight image poor

Fail 2 Sep 2022 160,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

front wings corroded

offside front headlight image poor

Pass 13 Sep 2021 154,072 miles

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

Offside Front headlight image poor

corrosion to both front wings

corrosion to the rear sub frame

Fail 7 Sep 2021 154,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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

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

Offside Front headlight image poor

corrosion to both front wings

corrosion to the rear sub frame

Pass 4 Sep 2020 147,125 miles

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

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

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))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 147,111 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 141,513 miles

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

Offside Front headlight image poor

Pass 3 Sep 2018 135,157 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlight image poor

Fail 31 Aug 2018 135,133 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front headlight image poor

Pass 23 Aug 2017 129,311 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 124,218 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 119,805 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 112,251 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 102,281 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 102,281 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 86,300 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 71,505 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 56,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,124 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 21,222 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 YSE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 DK55 YSE, 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 YSE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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