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DN55 FLA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,289 mi
Last recorded157,289 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 FLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 157,289 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 144,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 140,773 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 137,792 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 136,379 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 133,539 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 133,526 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 127,241 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 116,637 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 107,606 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 93,352 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 79,715 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Back plate badly corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2015 79,715 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Back plate badly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 67,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Dec 2014 67,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 57,492 miles

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low on outre edges

Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2011 39,965 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 33,152 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 28,336 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 28,336 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 22,010 miles

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 FLA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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