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DU55 LYZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,606 mi
Last recorded153,606 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 LYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 153,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened coil spring (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened coil spring (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 153,586 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened coil spring (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened coil spring (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 152,076 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 152,076 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 150,617 miles

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 150,617 miles

Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2022 144,175 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 130,045 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 118,575 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 108,124 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 98,063 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 93,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 81,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 78,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 75,347 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 64,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 17 Oct 2012 58,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 46,543 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 33,847 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,278 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,793 miles

belly pan fitted.

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

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 LYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LYZ, 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 LYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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