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DV55 XPL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,665 mi
Last recorded79,665 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 XPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 79,665 miles

Offside Front Lower ARM BUSH WORN

Offside Front Outer CV BOOT PERISHED BUT NOT ALLOWING THE INGRESS OF DIRT

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 79,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer CV BOOT PERISHED BUT NOT ALLOWING THE INGRESS OF DIRT

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 73,762 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 69,349 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 64,265 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 64,263 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 55,782 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 47,759 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 47,759 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2012 40,418 miles

rear brake pads look low

Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 May 2010 22,772 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 22,648 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 XPL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XPL, 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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What year was DV55 XPL registered?

DV55 XPL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is DV55 XPL safe to buy?

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