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DY55 OKB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,778 mi
Last recorded146,778 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 OKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 146,778 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 143,447 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 139,494 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 139,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 126,495 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 126,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 117,954 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 110,257 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 98,784 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 98,784 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 86,589 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Nov 2014 86,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Nov 2013 75,630 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 65,582 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 56,816 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 47,650 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 39,979 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Wear to Both rear tyres

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 OKB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OKB, 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 OKB registered?

DY55 OKB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is DY55 OKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 OKB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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