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DV55 RZL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,171 mi
Last recorded155,171 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 RZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 155,171 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 139,062 miles

Engine & gearbox oil leaks.

Front discs wear.

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

Nearside front pads getting low.

Nearside rear chassis rail corroded.

Offside front tyre wear on inner edge.

Offside outer sill/step corroded.

Rear discs corroded.

Rear sub-frame corroded.

Fail 26 Mar 2022 139,062 miles

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

Engine & gearbox oil leaks.

Front discs wear.

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

Nearside front pads getting low.

Nearside rear chassis rail corroded.

Offside front tyre wear on inner edge.

Offside outer sill/step corroded.

Rear discs corroded.

Rear sub-frame corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2021 133,853 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear axle and both rear hubs corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2021 133,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear axle and both rear hubs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2020 129,074 miles

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

Rear axle & both rear hubs severely corroded.

Pass 4 Jan 2019 123,668 miles

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

only just visblebeam pattern on headlights

Fail 4 Jan 2019 123,662 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

only just visblebeam pattern on headlights

Pass 31 Jan 2018 115,463 miles

all brake backing plates corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2018 115,463 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all brake backing plates corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2018 115,463 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

all brake backing plates corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 101,973 miles

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

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

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

air bag light faulty

all four disc backing plates very rusty

brake warning light on

Pass 1 Feb 2016 89,593 miles

Offside Rear is becoming worn and parrised

Fail 23 Jan 2016 89,393 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear is becoming worn and parrised

Pass 28 Jan 2015 77,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2015 77,431 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 66,713 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 53,606 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,752 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 35,847 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside sill damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2009 27,818 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 27,818 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 20,127 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 RZL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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