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DY55 OJZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,125 mi
Last recorded164,125 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 OJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 164,125 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 155,751 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 147,493 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 147,493 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 138,416 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 138,416 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 130,824 miles

Both rear brake back plates deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2015 130,824 miles

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

Both rear brake back plates deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2013 114,925 miles

Oil leak

Rear number plate fading on letters but not likely to be misread

Pass 4 Oct 2012 92,274 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 70,735 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 70,733 miles

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,871 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,523 miles

Oil leak

nsr reflector damaged and half missing but still reflects when light applied to the surface

Fail 6 Oct 2008 36,960 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 36,960 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 OJZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OJZ, 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 OJZ registered?

DY55 OJZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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