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DV55 RZR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

180,742 mi
Last recorded180,742 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 RZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 180,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 180,742 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 174,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 168,474 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 165,685 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Aug 2018 165,676 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Aug 2017 160,062 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 160,059 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter missing (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 157,200 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 153,565 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 153,564 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 150,208 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 139,541 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 123,802 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 123,802 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 98,894 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 85,071 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 65,485 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 65,485 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 RZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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