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DY55 FHD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,614 mi
Last recorded152,614 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 FHD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 152,614 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 149,057 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 149,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 145,493 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 141,562 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

eml light on

Pass 22 Jul 2016 128,298 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 103,102 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 88,199 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre has small cuts in the tread

Fail 17 Jul 2014 88,193 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 81,437 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 69,393 miles

Both N/S & O/S front wishbone rear mounting bushes worn/cracking & perrished but within limits at time of test.

Both rear tyres getting close to ware bands & starting to crack (195/65x15).

N/S body sill slightly dammaged.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 62,641 miles

Both rear tyres worn to approx. 3mm.

Clutch pedal 'squeaky'.

N/S heaslight aim on lowest limit.

N/S/F wishbone rear mounting bush slightly starting to perrish.

Slight 'squeak' from O/S/R brake.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 10 Jul 2010 48,634 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 33,101 miles

EML LIGHT ON DASH

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 23,384 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 FHD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FHD, 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 FHD registered?

DY55 FHD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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