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DV55 DVT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,225 mi
Last recorded139,225 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 DVT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 139,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 129,612 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 129,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 120,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 110,267 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 100,700 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 92,764 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2013 82,278 miles

interior mirror insecure

Fail 21 Nov 2013 82,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

interior mirror insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2012 72,648 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 67,910 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 67,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 61,044 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 54,535 miles

all four tyres close to legal limit and slightly perished

Pass 16 Dec 2008 43,269 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 DVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel 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 DVT, 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 DV55 DVT registered?

DV55 DVT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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