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DU55 XUX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

100,813 mi
Last recorded100,813 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 XUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 100,813 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 99,870 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 99,050 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 98,097 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 97,280 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 95,799 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 92,192 miles

small gas leak on exhaust back box, emissions not effected

Pass 17 Aug 2019 90,335 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 88,610 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamps have slight misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 87,122 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2016 84,884 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2015 81,567 miles

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

NSF tyre worn inner edge

OSF tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2014 79,800 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 69,446 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 64,924 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 64,924 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 60,233 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs are showing slight signs of corrosion.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,298 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,714 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 XUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX registered?

DU55 XUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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