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DY55 HLN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,201 mi
Last recorded162,201 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 HLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 162,201 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 140,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 140,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle very slow and has a slight bind. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 130,039 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2018 114,172 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 114,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 96,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 79,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread starting to wear low on inner edge.

Fail 15 Oct 2016 79,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge starting wear low on tread.

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 74,034 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 74,034 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 69,063 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 64,674 miles

Nearside front tyre 2mm

Nearside front wiperblade starting to split

Offside front tyre 2mm

Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,027 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 48,152 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,360 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,471 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,214 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 HLN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY55 HLN registered?

DY55 HLN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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