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DX55 WFK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,529 mi
Last recorded165,529 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 WFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2023 165,529 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect FADED (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect FADED (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 157,423 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General surface corrosion underside

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 151,860 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 151,859 miles

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

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak 1st silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65r15 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 1st silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 147,118 miles

ALL TYRES worn smooth on edges, low/ close to limits and close to cords, 195/65/15

both headlamp lenses faded, aims just visible on tester

Fail 3 Dec 2020 147,118 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL TYRES worn smooth on edges, low/ close to limits and close to cords, 195/65/15

both headlamp lenses faded, aims just visible on tester

Pass 28 Nov 2019 140,288 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

all tyres low on edges, rear tyres perished, 195/65/15

brake disc back plates slightly corroded

centre exhaust been sealed up and slightly leaking, just passed emissions test

Fail 28 Nov 2019 140,288 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

all tyres low on edges, rear tyres perished, 195/65/15

brake disc back plates slightly corroded

centre exhaust been sealed up and slightly leaking, just passed emissions test

n/s/f brake discs dis coloured, got hot

Pass 1 Dec 2018 124,511 miles

slight exhaust blow (centre)

Pass 4 Dec 2017 113,167 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 113,167 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 102,794 miles

Child Seats Fitted

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 102,785 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Child Seats Fitted

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 91,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres worn on inner edge (on limit)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 79,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Corrosion

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Tyres Perished

Fail 1 Oct 2013 79,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust Corrosion

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Irregular Wear Inside Edge (BORDERLINE)

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)

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2011 56,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Slight damage to nearside front seat belt buckle

Fail 19 Oct 2011 56,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Slight damage to nearside front seat belt buckle

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 47,002 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,982 miles

advise front discs scored ,slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,294 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,704 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 WFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 WFK, 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 WFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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