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DU55 LXR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

64,037 mi
Last recorded64,037 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 LXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 64,037 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 63,858 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 63,144 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 59,124 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2021 53,662 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 53,439 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative lever bracken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 50,896 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 49,997 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 49,650 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 49,650 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 49,206 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 42,580 miles

both front tyres getting low 2mm

Fail 6 Apr 2016 42,579 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front brake back plates corroded

both front tyres getting low 2mm

Pass 7 Oct 2014 41,197 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,070 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)

both front disc dust shields corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 39,070 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

both front disc dust shields corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,497 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 33,786 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 33,613 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,949 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 24,705 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 20,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,158 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 LXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol 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 DU55 LXR, 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 DU55 LXR registered?

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

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