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DV55 BZA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,942 mi
Last recorded83,942 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 BZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 83,942 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 73,469 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 73,463 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Will not open due to body damage (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 57,468 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Small corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 17 Nov 2017 56,185 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 53,476 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

bonnet safety catch sticking in open position

Pass 27 Nov 2015 50,161 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 45,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Nov 2013 40,435 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 36,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2012 36,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 32,314 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,600 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 23,400 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 19,922 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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DV55 BZA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV55 BZA, 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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DV55 BZA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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