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DN55 CRV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,289 mi
Last recorded114,289 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 CRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 114,289 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

various rusty chassis components

Pass 4 Apr 2017 104,646 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 104,646 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 95,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2016 95,305 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 85,023 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 85,023 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Dec 2014 84,521 miles

Offside Front 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 Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear disks have surfac e rust on them

Pass 28 Nov 2013 75,791 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 65,857 miles

air bag light on

grip marks on n/s/ front flex pipe

n/s/sill damage

Pass 28 Nov 2011 57,787 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 51,187 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 51,159 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 40,163 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,868 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 CRV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CRV, 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 CRV registered?

DN55 CRV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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