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DU55 LXX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

144,812 mi
Last recorded144,812 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 LXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 144,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019
Pass 8 Jun 2018 128,966 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 120,507 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 30 Jun 2016 115,321 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 102,095 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 93,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside front, nearside front and nearside rear brake disc backplates/dust covers are corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2014 93,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

engine malfunction lamp illuminated

offside front, nearside front and nearside rear brake disc backplates/dust covers are corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 82,277 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front and rear brake disc backplates corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 76,250 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the nearside front and rear brake disc backplates/dustcovers are corroded

the parking brake lever on the offside rear caliper does not fully return to its stop/off position

Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,090 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 54,646 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 41,820 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,849 miles

both rear tyres perishing

front tyres wering on inside edge

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 LXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LXX, 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 LXX registered?

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

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