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DU55 LYY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,098 mi
Last recorded130,098 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 LYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 130,098 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2016 130,098 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside non obligatory mirror missing

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 98,247 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front brake back plate corroding away

brake pad warning lamp on

mirror glass missing from n/s door mirror

Fail 30 Dec 2015 97,941 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front brake back plate corroding away

brake pad warning lamp on

mirror glass missing from n/s door mirror

Pass 19 Dec 2014 64,922 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 51,600 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 51,600 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 38,785 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,884 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 17,000 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 17,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 14,598 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 14,598 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 11,157 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 11,157 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DU55 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

DU55 LYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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