MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,239 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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 ()
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))
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
screw in nearside rear tyre tread
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
screw in nearside rear tyre tread
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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