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DS55 LDO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,445 mi
Last recorded164,445 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS55 LDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2019 164,445 miles

Front both sides wheel arches slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slight body damage

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 148,469 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear quarter body panel slight damage

Rear both sides coil springs corroded / rusty

wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 135,136 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 107,446 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 95,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 31 Jul 2013 78,910 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 71,206 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,997 miles

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 11 Aug 2010 55,272 miles

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)

Rear brake discs slightly coroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2009 50,966 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 39,006 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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DS55 LDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DS55 LDO, 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 DS55 LDO registered?

DS55 LDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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