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DU55 XUV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,410 mi
Last recorded107,410 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 XUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 107,410 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under-trays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2016 107,410 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under-trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 100,872 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 88,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 73,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

MIL Light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 62,594 miles

MIL Light on

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Oct 2012 62,594 miles

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

MIL Light on

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2011 53,663 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cut in o/s/r tyre

engine light on

n/s/r brake disc is pitted

n/s/r tyre is worn

o/s/r brake disc is pitted

x2 nails in o/s/r tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2011 53,663 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cut in o/s/r tyre

engine light on

n/s/r brake disc is pitted

n/s/r tyre is worn

o/s/r brake disc is pitted

slight pitting on n/s/f brake disc

slight pitting on o/s/f brake disc

x2 nails in o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Oct 2010 45,986 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 39,099 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

esp light on dash

Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,513 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 XUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XUV, 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 XUV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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