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DY55 BLX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,798 mi
Last recorded126,798 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 BLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 126,798 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exaust clamp center reqs replacement

light switch reqs atention

Pass 28 Jul 2025 123,366 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 120,979 miles

Center exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 120,959 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Center exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 117,982 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 117,967 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 114,958 miles

emissions high

general corrosion

rear brakes wearing low

Fail 26 Jul 2022 114,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

emissions high

general corrosion

rear brakes wearing low

Pass 28 Jul 2021 110,929 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake leaver not fully returning

engine and body covers fitted

front and rear suspension components corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nail in tyre

Fail 26 Jul 2021 110,887 miles

Emissions not tested oil over full and exhaust full of soot (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside parking brake leaver not fully returning

engine and body covers fitted

front and rear suspension components corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2020 109,070 miles

anti roll bar and suspension arms rusty

engine and body covers fitted

exhaust clamp broken

Fail 27 Jul 2020 109,070 miles

Emissions not tested to high for tester to read (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

anti roll bar and suspension arms rusty

engine and body covers fitted

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 29 Jul 2019 106,979 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 106,941 miles

Emissions not tested black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 103,106 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 103,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 92,204 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 77,300 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edges.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jul 2015 65,609 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 57,422 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 51,140 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Aug 2012 44,327 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 36,352 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 30,215 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 30,215 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 24,392 miles

both front tyres scrubbing

Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,705 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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DY55 BLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 BLX, 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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DY55 BLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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