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DU55 LXO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

190,859 mi
Last recorded190,859 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 LXO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 190,859 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S Front Coil Springs Corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 168,545 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S Front Coil Springs Corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch Corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag Light Does Not Illuminate. (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 166,457 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Horn not working Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Central Front Coil spring corroded Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front front number plate badly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 153,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing arch corroded

all four backing plate detiorated

Pass 4 Oct 2018 143,469 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both sides rear backing plate detiorated

Fail 4 Oct 2018 143,469 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both sides rear backing plate detiorated

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 134,974 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 134,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect main beam (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 128,721 miles

Service brake just met requirement 54 % Park brake just met requirement 19 %

Pass 15 Jun 2015 115,411 miles

offside rear tyre spliting

Fail 15 Jun 2015 115,411 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

offside rear tyre spliting

Pass 3 Jun 2014 103,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both rear brakes slight bind

Pass 17 Jul 2013 95,018 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 84,255 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 71,902 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,902 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,306 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 50,041 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,556 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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DU55 LXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DU55 LXO, 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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DU55 LXO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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