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DY55 KXD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,226 mi
Last recorded150,226 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 KXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 150,226 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 225/40/18 92Y Goodyear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm 225/40/18 92Y Goodyear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 130,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside rear shock slight weap

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 111,772 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 111,771 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 96,012 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 83,662 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 70,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 70,320 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,542 miles

All brake pads getting a little worn

NSR feels slightly rough possible bearing

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 49,647 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 49,647 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 39,734 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 35,000 miles

inner surface of front discs slightly pitted

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 4 Oct 2010 34,999 miles

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

inner surface of front discs slightly pitted

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 10 Oct 2009 29,133 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2008 22,432 miles

both rear tyres are perishing in the tread

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 KXD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KXD, 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 KXD registered?

DY55 KXD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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