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DY55 OBW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,027 mi
Last recorded132,027 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 OBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 132,027 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2020 122,966 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 122,966 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 117,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Apr 2019 117,179 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 114,527 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 110,839 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 106,571 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 100,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

offside rear bump stop split

Fail 14 Apr 2015 100,181 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

offside rear bump stop split

Pass 24 Apr 2014 85,725 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 85,722 miles

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 64,236 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,894 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,351 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ront and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Oct 2009 33,645 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 24,947 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 OBW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

DY55 OBW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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The MOT history for DY55 OBW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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