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DN55 BZV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,723 mi
Last recorded129,723 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 BZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 129,723 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 121,648 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 121,643 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 112,974 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 112,972 miles

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 Front Braking system leaking calliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 88,207 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 75,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 63,491 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,205 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inside edges (on limit)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 43,165 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 32,667 miles

n/s o/s front tyre treads worn on inside edges

n/s o/s rear tyre treads worn on outside edges

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2008 20,982 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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DN55 BZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BZV, 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 BZV registered?

DN55 BZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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