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DV55 MTJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,037 mi
Last recorded125,037 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 MTJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 125,037 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 125,037 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 122,715 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 109,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 99,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 92,104 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2021 92,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 86,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 86,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 86,743 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective poor light out put (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective poor light output (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 83,351 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 80,380 miles

Engine light on

Pass 7 Apr 2016 76,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and perished on tread (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Fail 7 Apr 2016 76,760 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and perished on tread (4.1.E.1)

engine light on

Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,282 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2014 67,347 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND CUT ON TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND CUT ON TREAD

Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,347 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY MARKED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE AND CUT ON TREAD

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND CUT ON TREAD

Pass 17 Apr 2013 59,112 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Fail 16 Apr 2013 59,112 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CUT ON TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 17 Apr 2012 50,991 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE FRONT INNER PAD CLOSE TO WIRES

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2M

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE AND SLIGHTLY UNEVEN

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 9 Apr 2011 41,899 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 33,383 miles

plastic covers over some testable items

Pass 28 Jan 2009 25,572 miles

plastic covers over testable items

Fail 28 Jan 2009 25,572 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic covers over testable items

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 MTJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MTJ, 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 MTJ registered?

DV55 MTJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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