MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
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
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
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle & both rear hubs severely corroded.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
only just visblebeam pattern on headlights
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
all brake backing plates corroded
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
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
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
Offside Rear is becoming worn and parrised
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside sill damaged
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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