MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,321 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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)
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)
o/s front wheel slightly damaged
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
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)
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)
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.
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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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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