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DV55 LLR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,684 mi
Last recorded87,684 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 LLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 87,684 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 87,684 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 83,890 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 83,825 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 75,918 miles

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 17 Jun 2024 75,899 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 13 Jul 2023 67,945 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 6 Jul 2023 67,897 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak causing lambda reading to be outside specified range (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box corroded on side seam. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps lens' deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 30 Jun 2022 62,032 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Fail 30 Jun 2022 62,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

Pass 8 Jul 2021 56,534 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 56,349 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 55,885 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seats and seat belts not checked. Seats folded in the downward position

Pass 1 Nov 2017 55,203 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 54,286 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 53,119 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 49,798 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 49,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 40,966 miles

traction control (ESP) light on

wipers worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 35,171 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 24,595 miles

offside wiper poor.slight exhaust blow.nearside rear tyre touching under wing cover

Fail 30 Oct 2009 24,578 miles

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

offside wiper poor.slight exhaust blow.nearside rear tyre touching under wing cover

Pass 23 Oct 2008 15,690 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 LLR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LLR, 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 LLR registered?

DV55 LLR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is DV55 LLR safe to buy?

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