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DN55 FLG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,189 mi
Last recorded120,189 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 FLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 120,189 miles

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

engine management light staying on

Fail 1 Nov 2023 120,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexible section fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 24 Oct 2022 114,464 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 114,464 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 107,476 miles

front tyres on wear markers

Fail 13 Oct 2021 107,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

front tyres on wear markers

Pass 21 Oct 2020 99,866 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 99,865 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning stiff on lock to lock (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 91,843 miles

o/s headlight deteriorated

Fail 11 Oct 2019 91,843 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

o/s headlight deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2018 88,261 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 84,084 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 76,614 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 76,614 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. both (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 69,038 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 60,448 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 60,448 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 51,628 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 42,223 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 42,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 31,574 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 22,346 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 19,690 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 14,561 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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 FLG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FLG, 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 FLG registered?

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

Is DN55 FLG safe to buy?

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