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DY55 KXA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

144,433 mi
Last recorded144,433 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 KXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 144,433 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 144,430 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 134,550 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 133,794 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 May 2024 120,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 114,206 miles

Nearside Rear brake light demange

Offside Front mirror slightley damange

Fail 4 May 2023 114,204 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake light demange

Offside Front mirror slightley damange

Pass 22 Apr 2022 107,564 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 107,564 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2021 104,254 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 101,512 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 98,820 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 11 Sep 2018 93,859 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 88,698 miles

o/s n/s rear brake disc splash guards corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 82,237 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,768 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 66,678 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,008 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 53,520 miles

slight coolant leak from bottom corner of radiator

Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,553 miles

chip in screen

Fail 22 Sep 2011 45,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

chip in screen

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Sep 2010 36,416 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,003 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 22,384 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 KXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 KXA, 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 KXA registered?

DY55 KXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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