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DU55 PYY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,357 mi
Last recorded118,357 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 PYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 118,357 miles

advise different tyre size but on same axle

Pass 20 May 2014 104,354 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre has cut to inner sidewall

osf tyre has wear to inner shoulder/tread

Fail 20 May 2014 104,354 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nsf tyre has cut to inner sidewall

osf tyre has wear to inner shoulder/tread

Pass 20 Mar 2013 86,377 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 73,878 miles

air bag warning lamp on

the offside frront disc heat shield is corroded/ part missing

Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,769 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,868 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 54,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 48,656 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 32,936 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 PYY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PYY, 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 PYY registered?

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

Is DU55 PYY safe to buy?

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