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DV55 LLU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,671 mi
Last recorded66,671 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 66,671 miles

front day time running lamps working off of indicators

Fail 24 Apr 2019 66,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front day time running lamps working off of indicators

Pass 18 Apr 2018 62,174 miles

front pads getting low

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2018 62,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front pads getting low

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2017 58,851 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2017 58,848 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2016 55,844 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Apr 2016 55,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2015 53,185 miles

C/V BOOTS O/S+N/S OUTER STARTING TO LEAK.O/S/F+N/S/F R SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?TYRES-O/S/F SLIGHT WALL DISTORTION-O/S/R UNEVEN WEAR.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 53,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

C/V BOOTS O/S+N/S OUTER STARTING TO LEAK.O/S/F+N/S/F R SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT.R PADS CLOSE LIMIT?TYRES-O/S/F SLIGHT WALL DISTORTION-O/S/R UNEVEN WEAR.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 49,706 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 49,706 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,265 miles

F BRAKE HOSES VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUTS.SLIGHT BIND O/S/F+N/S/F WHEEL.EMISSIONS HIGH.O/S/F+N/S/F OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO LEAK.

Fail 24 Apr 2013 46,265 miles

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

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

F BRAKE HOSES VERY CLOSE TO FOULING STRUTS.SLIGHT BIND O/S/F+N/S/F WHEEL.EMISSIONS HIGH.O/S/F+N/S/F OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO LEAK.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 42,956 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2011 41,373 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 41,373 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,618 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 29,607 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 21,190 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 LLU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LLU, 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 LLU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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