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DX55 DHZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

74,674 mi
Last recorded74,674 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 DHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 74,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 9 Dec 2022 69,485 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front LIGHTS STARTING TO MIST

Front Lower ARMS REAR BUSHES PERISHING

Fail 9 Dec 2022 69,485 miles

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

COOLANT LOW

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front LIGHTS STARTING TO MIST

Front Lower ARMS REAR BUSHES PERISHING

Pass 8 Dec 2021 64,543 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 61,984 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 61,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 60,206 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener hanging from interior mirror in drivers peripheral vision ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 57,728 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Nov 2017 55,096 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 53,206 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 50,234 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 48,331 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,901 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 44,839 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 44,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 39,526 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 33,674 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 29,364 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 24,449 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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DX55 DHZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DX55 DHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX55 DHZ registered?

DX55 DHZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 December 2005.

Is DX55 DHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 DHZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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