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DY55 JYT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,932 mi
Last recorded183,932 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 JYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 183,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

bonnet latch sticking slightly

both front diff seals leaking slightly

engine oil leaks

evidence of coolant leak

offside and nearside front anti roll bar linkages have slight play

offside and nearside rear arm bushes worn that hold springs

Pass 24 Aug 2017 166,563 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 155,024 miles

Rear brake pads low.

Pass 25 Jul 2015 146,437 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 135,467 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 135,467 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 112,980 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 112,980 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres distorted

o/s/r back plate corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 104,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2011 96,677 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 90,379 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 90,378 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 80,634 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 1 Oct 2009 80,634 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Pass 7 Oct 2008 62,101 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 62,101 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 JYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 JYT, 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 JYT registered?

DY55 JYT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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