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DV55 XRH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 XRH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017

Eml

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2017

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside 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 Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Eml

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2016 162,335 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 162,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 155,778 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 150,018 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2013 144,743 miles

ENGINE RUNNING UNEVEN AT TICK OVER

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 27 Sep 2013 144,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

ENGINE RUNNING UNEVEN AT TICK OVER

NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT STALK OUTER PLASTIC COVERS MISSING ADVISE TO RECTIFY

UNDERSIDE / COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 19 Mar 2013 139,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

P.A.S lamp on

airbag lamp on

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 19 Mar 2013 139,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s wiper blade split

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

P.A.S lamp on

airbag lamp on

Pass 22 Sep 2012 135,300 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE FRONT

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE KERB DAMAGED / CUTS IN SIDE WALL ADVISE TO REPLACE 225 / 45 / 17 W

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Fail 22 Sep 2012 135,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO NEARSIDE FRONT

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE KERB DAMAGED / CUTS IN SIDE WALL ADVISE TO REPLACE 225 / 45 / 17 W

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMITS

Fail 24 Aug 2012 134,709 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs in poor condition.Air bag warning light on.

Nearside front tyre has some curbing damage.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle appears to have accident damage to front.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 116,724 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 103,167 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 92,862 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 75,706 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 XRH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 XRH, 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 XRH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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