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DN55 BYJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,321 mi
Last recorded191,321 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 BYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 191,321 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undercarriage allover sightly corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 184,200 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 181,505 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 163,411 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 143,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside front and rear seat belts

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 143,073 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of nearside front and rear seat belts

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 123,261 miles

o/s front wheel slightly damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2014 123,261 miles

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

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

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

o/s front wheel slightly damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2013 109,820 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 103,141 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 103,110 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 97,945 miles

front brake disc's lipped & wearing.

nearside front tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

nearside rear tyre 3.mm tread depth.

note: air bag light on.

offside rear tyre on 2.mm tread & worn on edges.

rear brake disc's lipped & corrode on edges.

rear brake pad linning approx 90% worn low.

Pass 14 Dec 2010 81,914 miles

belly pans fitted

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads aprox 20% worn

offside front tyre wearing low 2mm

rear brake pads aprox 25% worn

Pass 2 Dec 2009 69,362 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,060 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 54,060 miles

Offside 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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DN55 BYJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYJ, 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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DN55 BYJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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