MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONTS (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning BOTH (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak ()
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Oil leak ()
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Nearside front tyre tread worn out on inner edge,rest of tread down to 2.5mm.[Bridgestone Turanza 205/55 X R16W]
Offside front tyre tread worn out on inner edge and rest of tread 4mm.[Bridgestone Turanza 205.55 X R16W]
Parking brake only just within pass criteria.[16%].
Front tyres, tread approx. 3.0mm
Rear tyres tread slightly feathered
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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 XMA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 XMA, 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 XMA registered?
DU55 XMA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 September 2005.
Is DU55 XMA safe to buy?
The MOT history for DU55 XMA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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