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DN55 EEO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,068 mi
Last recorded113,068 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 EEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 113,068 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Noth headlamp outer casings faded , but not seriously affecting beam image

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Screenwash level low

Fail 12 Dec 2022 113,068 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF and OSF (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamp outer casings faded affecting beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Noth headlamp outer casings faded , but not seriously affecting beam image

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Screenwash level low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 104,485 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 101,607 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 94,245 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear position lamp lens been repaired

Surface corrosion on nearside front wheel arch

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Jan 2020 94,114 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury position lamp lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake just reaching required limit

Surface corrosion on nearside front wheel arch

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Dec 2018 83,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Dec 2018 83,998 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Dec 2017 76,091 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Dec 2017 76,091 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Dec 2016 68,274 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2016 68,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 57,706 miles

Item removed from drivers view

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight binding on rear brakes at both sides

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 49,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 46,103 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 41,907 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 37,932 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 33,640 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 29,230 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 21,459 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 EEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 EEO, 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 EEO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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