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DY55 AXC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,589 mi
Last recorded35,589 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 AXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 35,589 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 211,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 200,887 miles

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

nearside parking brake only just met requirements

Fail 1 Mar 2016 200,887 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet pull catch (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 3 Feb 2015 179,825 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 179,825 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 162,292 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 162,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 142,955 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 129,682 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 129,682 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Center brake light not working

offside rear tyre feels soft might have puncture

Pass 8 Sep 2010 107,608 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 107,608 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 90,923 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 68,163 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front brake pads getting low

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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DY55 AXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY55 AXC, 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 DY55 AXC registered?

DY55 AXC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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