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DY55 OBZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,853 mi
Last recorded130,853 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 OBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 130,853 miles

Rear Outer Sills corrodes

Pass 4 Oct 2022 129,762 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 128,202 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 127,262 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 127,106 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 122,858 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 122,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 114,615 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 114,615 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute 41 (1.4.A.2g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 103,466 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brakes binding slightly but not on RBT

Pass 22 Sep 2015 90,102 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 90,102 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 80,332 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 80,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Some wear inside LH rack ballows.

Fail 20 Sep 2014 80,270 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f steering rack has some play inner ends

Pass 25 Sep 2013 69,108 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,322 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 53,405 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 52,405 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,593 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,334 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 28,651 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 OBZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OBZ, 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 OBZ registered?

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

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