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DX55 UDL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

209,669 mi
Last recorded209,669 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 UDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 209,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 203,645 miles

All suspension arms corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 197,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 191,729 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 186,549 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 186,531 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 183,347 miles

head lights in poor condition

rear tyres worn

Pass 29 Aug 2017 174,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake grabbing slighty

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 158,179 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 147,983 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 147,227 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 147,227 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 137,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 124,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 100,012 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 100,012 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 77,227 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 77,227 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 52,860 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 37,064 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 28,311 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 UDL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UDL, 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 UDL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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