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DN55 FLR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,791 mi
Last recorded117,791 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 FLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 117,791 miles

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

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

Rear axle and suspension components corroding

undertray and sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2024 117,790 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear axle and suspension components corroding

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2023 116,252 miles

front and rear brake discs wearing

nsf brake binding slightly

pinhole in nsf cv boot

Pass 23 Nov 2022 112,336 miles

engine and under covers fitted

nsf brake hose ferrules corroding and deteriorating

osf flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

Fail 23 Nov 2022 112,334 miles

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

brake warning light on in dash

engine and under covers fitted

nsf brake hose ferrules corroding and deteriorating

osf flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

Pass 21 Dec 2021 105,079 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 3. ()

Fail 13 Dec 2021 104,956 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on 3. ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 99,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 99,860 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit plate 0.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 51% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror glass loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 97,229 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 97,138 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit,0.80% actual value 1.3%. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Mil lamp on.

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 91,497 miles

Add .5litre c3 engine oil before test,

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure low,16psi.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on number 3. ()

Fail 17 Dec 2018 91,497 miles

Add .5litre c3 engine oil before test,

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure low,16psi.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on number 3. ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 86,762 miles

Offside Front door dropped slightly,

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion, (2.4.G.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Presented on number 2. ()

some brake pipes greased,

Pass 12 Dec 2016 80,900 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights on 1.1/2 ()

brake fluid contaminated.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 74,720 miles

engine management on

Pass 17 Dec 2014 69,622 miles

no centre rear seat belt at time of test

Pass 2 Jan 2014 64,255 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 58,627 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,218 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 46,937 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 37,311 miles

offside rear tyre cracking in treads

Pass 10 Dec 2008 29,520 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 FLR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FLR, 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 FLR registered?

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

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