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DV55 PXM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,529 mi
Last recorded176,529 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 PXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 176,529 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 176,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 171,067 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 170,836 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 166,251 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 160,016 miles

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

Offside Rear brake back plate s/ crodeded

Fail 1 Apr 2019 160,010 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective under bonnet can not be inspecteded (3.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps not giving enogh light (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear brake back plate s/ crodeded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 156,523 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 153,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 149,769 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber reduced damping effect

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsr & osr (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (inner) (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr(inner) (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2016 149,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front shock absorber reduced damping effect

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nsr & osr (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsf & osf (inner) (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nsr & osr(inner) (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 137,626 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 129,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Mar 2014 129,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2013 12,084 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2013 120,084 miles

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 112,913 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 106,780 miles

nearside rear tyre tread uneaven

Fail 18 Mar 2011 106,778 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread uneaven

Pass 17 Mar 2010 10,065 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 10,065 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 91,452 miles

off side front,off side rear and near side front tyres have small cuts in side walls

Pass 29 Nov 2008 88,733 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2008 88,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Cut in OSF Tyre

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 PXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PXM, 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 PXM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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