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DV55 OVW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,030 mi
Last recorded133,030 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 OVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 133,030 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN/CORRODED ..........

Nearside DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED ................

Fail 31 Jul 2019 133,182 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH HEADLAMP LENS ..... (4.1.4 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE ... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER EDGE ... (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside DOOR MIRROR GLASS DAMAGED ..............

Pass 1 Aug 2018 126,548 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered with plastic obscuring components

Pass 27 Jul 2017 123,413 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 113,163 miles

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

offside and nearside rear shock absorber casings insecure.

Fail 17 Oct 2015 107,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear light lens smashed,but no white light being shown.

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

offside and nearside rear shock absorber outer casings insecure.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 98,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 90,607 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 89,877 miles

engine cover slightly loose

oil low

slight wear starting nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 15 Nov 2011 84,326 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 78,924 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 65,767 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 65,767 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 48,991 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 OVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OVW, 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 OVW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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