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DV55 LLW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,515 mi
Last recorded116,515 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 LLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2020 116,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))

Both front wing corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tail gate cannot e open.

Pass 13 Dec 2019 110,556 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 104,306 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 97,347 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 87,840 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 80,692 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 74,424 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Jun 2013 65,765 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,769 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 56,769 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 11 Nov 2011 51,875 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 45,400 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 33,893 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 LLW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LLW, 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 LLW registered?

DV55 LLW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is DV55 LLW safe to buy?

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