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DY55 HGJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

184,239 mi
Last recorded184,239 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 HGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 184,239 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 13 Jan 2021 184,239 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 171,021 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 162,179 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 162,025 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre deep cut in tread

Nearside Outer sill covered with filler

Nearside Rear tyre worn badly on edges and nail in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both front brake discs back plates corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 154,647 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 154,647 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 136,135 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 123,463 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust system has temp reaire with exhaust tape and paste

n/s/r accident panel damage

number plate wiring n/s/r boot has intermitant faults

Pass 4 Oct 2013 123,463 miles

exhaust system has temp reaire with exhaust tape and paste

n/s/r accident panel damage

number plate wiring n/s/r boot has intermitant faults

Fail 1 Oct 2013 123,408 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front bumper insecure

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 9 Oct 2012 114,669 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 111,472 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 105,338 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 89,350 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 27 Sep 2010 89,350 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

screw in nearside rear tyre tread

Fail 24 Aug 2009 69,812 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 69,812 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 50,294 miles

Nearside Rear 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 HGJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HGJ, 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 HGJ registered?

DY55 HGJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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