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DV55 FVW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,572 mi
Last recorded84,572 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 FVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 84,572 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,134 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2016 68,134 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,822 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm and worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2014 57,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 48,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 41,596 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 32,563 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 25,646 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 18,978 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 13,480 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 FVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FVW, 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 FVW registered?

DV55 FVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is DV55 FVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV55 FVW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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