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DN55 FNW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,253 mi
Last recorded126,253 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 FNW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 126,253 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 126,137 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 113,121 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 100,941 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Oct 2015 100,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 88,054 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 87,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,229 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 72,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,445 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 57,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,065 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,750 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 36,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

left hand indicator side repeater (mirror) is dull compared tto right hand lamp

Pass 31 Dec 2008 34,122 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing low

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 FNW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FNW, 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 FNW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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