MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp lens slightly defective Both frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Door mirror cracked
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.74mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Surface corrosion under vehicle
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror & its got damaged glass (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp on dash (7.1.6 (a))
Brake leaking antifreeze below minimum mark (1.1.21 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive from front of engine & level on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working washer inoperative (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front headlamp aim on mark but lance need deglazing
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
coolant level low
engine management light on
rear brake back plates corroded
windscreen cracked
all brake back plates corroded
engine management light on
windscreen cracked but not in drivers view
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake back plates corroded
engine management light on
windscreen cracked but not in drivers view
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine malfunction light on
Misting of oil on rear of engine
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Engine malfunction light on
Misting of oil on rear of engine
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake disc is showing sign of over heating
Nearside rear brake is binding on
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine managment light on
esp light
n/s door mirror glass missing
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)
Traction control and engine man light on
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Traction control and engine man light on
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS STARTING TO PERISH ON INNER AND OUTER WALL
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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DY55 FGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 DY55 FGV, 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 FGV registered?
DY55 FGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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