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DN55 FLF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

11,506 mi
Last recorded11,506 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 FLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 11,506 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 11,506 miles

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 103,687 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 99,214 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 91,039 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

wipers poor

Pass 13 Oct 2014 83,732 miles

nearside rear brake backplate corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 75,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 57,215 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 51,743 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 44,558 miles

Slight rear brake imbalance (25%)

Vehicle tested wet

Pass 21 Dec 2009 35,866 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 29,114 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 FLF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN55 FLF registered?

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

Is DN55 FLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN55 FLF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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