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DX55 FPU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,413 mi
Last recorded140,413 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 FPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 140,413 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame 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 Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 140,412 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame 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 Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 131,552 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 8 Oct 2021 131,550 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 14 Oct 2020 122,486 miles

heat shield above exhaust loose

Fail 8 Oct 2020 122,483 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working lower side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield above exhaust loose

Pass 18 Apr 2019 116,240 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 116,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 109,952 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pads very low will require attention soon

Pass 26 Apr 2017 97,846 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 82,816 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2016 82,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2015 80,189 miles

Centre exhaust deteriorated ( mount )

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside offside outers (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 80,095 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre exhaust deteriorated ( mount )

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside offside outers (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened nearside offside (3.5.1n)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside offside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine fault light on

rear brakes nearside offside slight binding

rear nearside offside brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 25 Sep 2013 67,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside offside tyre treads wearing on inner edges

rear metal brake pipes corroding under coating

rear nearside offside brake discs in a corroded condition

rear nearside offside brakes slight binding

rear nearside offside suspension coil springs badly corroded

slight corrosion to front nearside offside suspension coil springs

Fail 25 Sep 2013 67,091 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust cat section deteriorated

front nearside offside tyre treads wearing on inner edges

rear metal brake pipes corroding under coating

rear nearside offside brake discs in a corroded condition

rear nearside offside brakes slight binding

rear nearside offside suspension coil springs badly corroded

slight corrosion to front nearside offside suspension coil springs

Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,163 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear suspention bump stop perished and split

rear nearside offside metal brake pipes corroding under coating

Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,446 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear shock absorber bump stop perished and split

signs of fuel leakage on bottom of fuel tank

Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,260 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear brake pads wearing low , rear nearside offside brake discs becoming worn

rear nearside offside shock absorber bump stops perished nearside split

signs of fuel leaking from top of fuel tank

Pass 9 Oct 2009 33,509 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 33,493 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2008 23,432 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 FPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 DX55 FPU, 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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DX55 FPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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