MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
CHIP IN WINDSCREEN
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Slight corrosion front suspension components
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded
Rear exhaust shield loose
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer sill corroded
Rear exhaust shield loose
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded
Rear exhaust shield insecure
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear tyres out of shape
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear tyres out of shape
Body has slight corrosion Front wings. (6.1.B.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated All. (3.6.B.4d)
O/S/R tyre pressure low, nothing found it tyre.
Rear coil spring corroded Both. (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)
high level brake light not working
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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DV55 PXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 PXR, 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 PXR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 December 2005.
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