MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated links both top rubbers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wing corroded but taped up
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake requirements only just met 17% It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arms both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated links both top rubbers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front wing corroded but taped up
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
parking brake requirements only just met 17% It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front bumper slightly loose
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under trays fitted obscuring testable items
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front bumper slightly insecure
under covers fitted
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front bumper slightly insecure
under covers fitted
Offside Front bumper insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front bumper insecure
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear springs corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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DY55 HGG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 HGG, 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 HGG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 September 2005.
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