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DY55 LTE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,812 mi
Last recorded32,812 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 LTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 32,812 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 31,873 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 31,761 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 31,657 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 31,537 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 31,395 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 31,041 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 30,967 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 30,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 30,940 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 30,642 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 27,674 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Oct 2015 27,674 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Oct 2014 25,007 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 25,006 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 22,751 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 20,151 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 17,361 miles

Slight oil leak

the offside front tyre tread is wearing uneven

Pass 15 Oct 2010 14,635 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 11,891 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 9,281 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 LTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LTE, 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 LTE registered?

DY55 LTE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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The MOT history for DY55 LTE shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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