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DY55 FGV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,254 mi
Last recorded148,254 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 FGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 148,254 miles

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))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 141,318 miles

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))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 141,244 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 125,939 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 115,324 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 115,012 miles

coolant level low

engine management light on

rear brake back plates corroded

windscreen cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2014 103,264 miles

all brake back plates corroded

engine management light on

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Fail 31 May 2014 103,264 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 91,999 miles

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)

Fail 29 May 2013 91,828 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 80,721 miles

engine managment light on

esp light

n/s door mirror glass missing

Pass 27 Jun 2011 70,597 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 70,597 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 57,609 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 29,214 miles

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?

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 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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The MOT history for DY55 FGV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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