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DU55 XMW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,180 mi
Last recorded109,180 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 XMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 109,180 miles

BRAKE BACK PLATES HEAVILY CORRODED OR MISSING

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW ON O/S

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS

Fail 4 Oct 2022 109,179 miles

Braking system leaking N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CONNECTION WITH BRAKE CALIPER (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

BRAKE BACK PLATES HEAVILY CORRODED OR MISSING

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW ON O/S

SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS AND BODY PANELS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 100,591 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 100,588 miles

Brake modification unsafe ACROSS REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPE (1.1.21 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported ACROSS REAR SUB FRAME (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 92,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 92,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 77,327 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 77,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting point (chassis) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake slightly grabbing

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly grabbing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting point (chassis) (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 66,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting point (chassis) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake slightly grabbing

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake slightly grabbing

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension arm mounting point (chassis) (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 53,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens faded

Nearside Rear Brake binding

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

Offside Rear Brake binding

Offside headlamp lens faded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 50,769 miles

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

impact type damage to nearside sill

Pass 13 Aug 2015 47,740 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 43,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side sill has impact type damage

Pass 19 Aug 2013 39,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,674 miles

n/s front tyre is worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre is worn close to limit on inner edge.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 29,430 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 23,797 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,691 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,360 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 XMW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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