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DY55 FMK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,486 mi
Last recorded145,486 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 FMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 145,486 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

chip in windscreen

exhaust corroded and minor leak

Pass 17 May 2021 130,849 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2020 123,495 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front shock absorber casing corroded

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 116,553 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))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 112,742 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 112,742 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush FRONT BUSH ON ARM (2.4.G.2)

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

COOLANT LEVEL AND OIL LEVEL LOW

Pass 6 Mar 2017 107,494 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyres showing signs of cracking

Fail 6 Mar 2017 107,493 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside close to metal (3.5.1g)

EML light on

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2016 97,313 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in between tread.

Engine management warning lamp on.

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 83,962 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 83,962 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 52,757 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

engine light on dash

Fail 4 Mar 2011 27,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 4 Mar 2011 27,331 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 17,907 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 16,342 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 12,921 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 12,921 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 FMK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FMK, 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 FMK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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