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DV55 FFG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,869 mi
Last recorded79,869 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 FFG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 79,869 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 79,868 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 77,754 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs lightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 77,754 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs lightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 75,513 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 75,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split! (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light on! (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 71,773 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 61,985 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 56,695 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 52,919 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 50,188 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,449 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 43,695 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 40,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 36,493 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 36,493 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,525 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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 21 Oct 2009 29,035 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

o/s/f tyre has slight cut in outer sidewall

Pass 23 Oct 2008 21,371 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 FFG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FFG, 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 FFG registered?

DV55 FFG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is DV55 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 FFG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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