MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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
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
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)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is DU55 LYY safe to buy?
The MOT history for DU55 LYY shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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