MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated at centre ferrule at shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated at centre ferrule at shock absorber (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet latch stiff, difficult to close
Front indicator lamps illuminated when headlamps on
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear INNER EDGE OF TREAD IS CLOSE TO HAVING PLY/CORDS EXPOSED, ADVISE REPLACEMENT
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r and o/s/r tyre treads close to the legal limit
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front brake discs slightly corroded and pitted on inner edge
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DV55 DVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 DV55 DVZ, 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 DVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 November 2005.
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