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DN55 FNH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,026 mi
Last recorded95,026 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 FNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 95,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm low inner edge requires attention (4.1.E.1)

driver side mirror repeater weak

Fail 11 Dec 2017 95,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm low inner edge requires attention (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

driver side mirror repeater weak

Pass 16 Dec 2016 87,821 miles

Engine & Under body covers fitted preventing inspection of some components.

N/s + O/s rear shock absorber covers insecure.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm & very worn on inner edge, Advise replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 80,325 miles

O/s front tyre very worn on inner edge, would advise replacement

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

underbody covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Fail 15 Dec 2015 80,325 miles

O/s front tyre very worn on inner edge, would advise replacement

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underbody covers fitted preventing a full inspection of some components

Pass 16 Dec 2014 74,571 miles

N/s door mirror damaged

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

O/s front tyre very worn on inner edge, would advise replacement

O/s rear brake binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Dec 2014 74,571 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/s door mirror damaged

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

O/s front tyre very worn on inner edge, would advise replacement

O/s rear brake binding slightly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 67,618 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2013 67,618 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 60,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle juddering when moving away forward or reverse.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 53,420 miles

Front brake discs some wear visible.

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

Underbody covers fitted preventing a full inspection of brake & fuel pipes and also some floor sections.

Pass 20 Dec 2010 45,982 miles

plastic under sheild fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Dec 2009 39,151 miles

Front to rear underbody plastic covers prevent a full inspection of brake & fuel pipes and also floor panel.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 31,371 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 FNH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FNH, 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 FNH registered?

DN55 FNH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is DN55 FNH safe to buy?

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