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DU55 RWJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,299 mi
Last recorded122,299 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 RWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 122,299 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under body corroded

sign of repairs

Fail 1 Jul 2025 122,284 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

genral under body corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2025 122,259 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER AND OUTER SILL CRODDED AND HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

BOTH OUTER CV JOINTS WORN ( CLICKING )

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front WING CRODDED

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 118,688 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S/F OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S ENTIRE SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R LOWER INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TAIL GATE HAS BUBBLES OF CORROSION NO SHARP EDGES

Fail 24 Jun 2024 118,688 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/R & O/S/R TRAILING ARMS FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S/F OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S ENTIRE SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R LOWER INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TAIL GATE HAS BUBBLES OF CORROSION NO SHARP EDGES

Fail 15 Jun 2024 118,670 miles

Central Rear Boot lid corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corrosion on wheel arch

Nearside Front link balljoint dust cover split but preventing ingress

Offside Front corrosion on wheel arch

Pass 19 Jun 2023 112,210 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 111,128 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 111,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2021 107,354 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 102,654 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 96,854 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 91,915 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 85,076 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 78,334 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 71,596 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,347 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,914 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 57,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,223 miles

All 4 tyres starting to perish on the sidewall

Pass 9 Mar 2011 39,058 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 39,058 miles

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 36,877 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 36,877 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 29,164 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 22,453 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 RWJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RWJ, 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 RWJ registered?

DU55 RWJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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