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DV55 FVH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,952 mi
Last recorded150,952 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 FVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 150,952 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 150,952 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 138,511 miles

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2014 125,124 miles

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

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished

both rear brake caliper arms not fully returning

o/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2014 125,121 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished

both rear brake caliper arms not fully returning

o/s/f tyre worn very low on inner edge

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Nov 2013 112,142 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges

Pass 26 Nov 2012 99,911 miles

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2012 99,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2011 88,623 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 88,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 76,728 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2009 64,411 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 64,411 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 481,909 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 FVH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FVH, 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 FVH registered?

DV55 FVH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is DV55 FVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 FVH shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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