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DN55 BXZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

212,622 mi
Last recorded212,622 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 BXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 212,622 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 212,600 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 192,139 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear bumper damaged

all brake discs in poor condition

chip in windscreen

noise from fanbelt area

Fail 8 Mar 2017 192,139 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

chip in windscreen

noise from fanbelt area

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear bumper damaged

all brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2016 175,126 miles

Nearside Rear caliper sticking on handbrake side

Pass 17 Feb 2015 156,686 miles

Engine Fault Warning Lamp On

OS and NS Front Tyres Worn Very Low On Inside Edges Although NO Cords Showing

Fail 13 Feb 2015 156,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine Fault Warning Lamp On

OS and NS Front Tyres Worn Very Low On Inside Edges Although NO Cords Showing

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 136,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cannot inspect rear inner brake pads due to design of caliper

fuel cooler slightly damaged / insecure

offside rear brake disc worn / showing signs of overheating

Fail 10 Feb 2014 136,982 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cannot inspect rear inner brake pads due to design of caliper

fuel cooler slightly damaged / insecure

offside rear brake disc worn / showing signs of overheating

Pass 4 Jan 2013 117,856 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 19 Dec 2012 117,856 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2012 102,688 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 15 Dec 2010 81,498 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 74,424 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 74,424 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 58,460 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 58,460 miles

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

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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DN55 BXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DN55 BXZ, 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 DN55 BXZ registered?

DN55 BXZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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