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DX55 ULH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,109 mi
Last recorded79,109 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 ULH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 79,109 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 79,104 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 70,399 miles

Rear Both tyre treads feathered

Fail 15 Mar 2016 70,398 miles

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

Rear Both tyre treads feathered

Pass 1 Dec 2014 58,084 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 47,031 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 37,175 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 29,196 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 25,419 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,298 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 11,714 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 8,513 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 ULH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ULH, 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 DX55 ULH registered?

DX55 ULH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is DX55 ULH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX55 ULH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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