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DY55 OJV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

155,358 mi
Last recorded155,358 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 OJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 155,358 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 154,111 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Nov 2018 146,010 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 124,184 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 109,661 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 96,796 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 96,796 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front EARING INNER SIDE

Nearside Front WEARING INNER SIDE

Pass 1 Dec 2014 87,048 miles

advise nsf and osf brake back plates

Pass 26 Nov 2013 77,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2012 69,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has split in tread both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Nov 2011 52,197 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 44,998 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 44,996 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,654 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 24,714 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 OJV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OJV, 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 OJV registered?

DY55 OJV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is DY55 OJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 OJV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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