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DN55 BZY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,824 mi
Last recorded95,824 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 BZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 95,824 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 95,824 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 91,790 miles

condition of rear brake discs

condition of rear tyres

Pass 31 Jul 2024 87,280 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 87,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 82,808 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 77,908 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 71,698 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 67,822 miles

N/S O/S HEADLIGHT FOCUS

Nearside Rear BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 10 Jul 2019 63,499 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 60,150 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 53,953 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 53,788 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 52,523 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 46,028 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 42,021 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 37,034 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 33,241 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 32,818 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 27,271 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 22,092 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 15,065 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)

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 BZY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DN55 BZY?

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What year was DN55 BZY registered?

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

Is DN55 BZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN55 BZY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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