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DN55 FLP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,266 mi
Last recorded162,266 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 FLP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 162,266 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 144,268 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear underside cprrosion in places

from front to rear covered in underseal

lock&unlock doors button inoperative

Fail 5 Nov 2020 144,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innerseal and outrerseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot lid (6.2.3 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear undeside corroded

lock and unlock button doors inoperative

Pass 4 May 2019 124,926 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 119,781 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides front (2.5.A.1c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides rear (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2018 119,781 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides front (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust slight leak (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides rear (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 117,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under trays fitted unable to access all of testable items

Pass 9 May 2016 114,930 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 108,278 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 98,433 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 92,645 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 81,398 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 81,398 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 56,635 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 37,606 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 FLP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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