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DN55 CCV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,612 mi
Last recorded107,612 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 CCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2023 107,612 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken at base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres bald inside edge

Pass 17 Dec 2021 104,149 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 100,789 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged has bulge around inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 96,528 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 86,420 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 77,001 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 66,270 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 55,560 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 47,333 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,051 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 42,636 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 40,093 miles

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

both front tyres perishing on inner & outer edges.

Fail 8 Dec 2011 40,025 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres perishing on inner & outer edges.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 37,383 miles

o/s rear and n/s rear seatbelts not checked due to childseats fitted at time of test.

Fail 7 Dec 2010 37,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s rear and n/s rear seatbelts not checked due to childseats fitted at time of test.

o/s rear tyre inner and outer edges perishing.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 31,682 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 22,185 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges still just legal

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 CCV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CCV, 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 CCV registered?

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

Is DN55 CCV safe to buy?

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