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DY55 WLU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,448 mi
Last recorded129,448 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 WLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 129,448 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024
Pass 2 May 2023 120,060 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023
Pass 16 Mar 2022 113,636 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 113,286 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 95,377 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 86,483 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 45,354 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 40,416 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 40,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 36,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 32,798 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,103 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 25,309 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 25,309 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 21,394 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 WLU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WLU, 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 WLU registered?

DY55 WLU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is DY55 WLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 WLU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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