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DV55 XVO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

92,109 mi
Last recorded92,109 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 XVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 92,109 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 90,973 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 90,064 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 88,483 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 88,452 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed offside & nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 86,539 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 84,591 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 84,570 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 82,944 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 80,305 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 80,291 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 77,609 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 74,944 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 74,938 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,967 miles

WINDSCREEN SCORED. O/S HEADLIGHT POOR IMAGE. UNDER TRAY FITTED. O/S/F & N/S/R TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,835 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WINDSCREEN SCORED

Fail 15 Oct 2014 64,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

WINDSCREEN SCORED

Pass 17 Oct 2013 57,945 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2013 57,945 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 51,491 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON. LIGHT SCORING ON WINDSCREEN. BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2012 51,491 miles

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

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

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON. LIGHT SCORING ON WINDSCREEN. BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,905 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,793 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,610 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 25,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XVO, 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 XVO registered?

DV55 XVO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is DV55 XVO safe to buy?

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