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DN55 FLE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,779 mi
Last recorded107,779 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 107,779 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 98,075 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 92,907 miles

both front shock casings are corroding

both front tyre are wearing inner edges

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2022 90,707 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 90,707 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 88,889 miles

Nearside Rear pads show signs of overheating

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

rear chassis and suspension components corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2021 88,889 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear pads show signs of overheating

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edges and perished (5.2.3 (e))

rear chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 87,141 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 84,082 miles

Offside Rear back plate starting to rot

oil leak on engine

Fail 11 Jan 2019 84,082 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear back plate starting to rot

oil leak on engine

Pass 8 Jan 2018 81,435 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 81,435 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 78,231 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2016 74,254 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/r brake back plate corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2015 70,218 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

o/s/r brake back plate corroding.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 65,623 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 60,175 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2011 50,416 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 50,416 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 43,214 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 35,443 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 FLE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FLE, 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 FLE registered?

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

Is DN55 FLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN55 FLE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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