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DY55 WNH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,610 mi
Last recorded183,610 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 WNH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 183,610 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 168,694 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 150,621 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 132,943 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 132,943 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 113,498 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 113,498 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 96,248 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 6 Oct 2010 78,534 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 62,993 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 62,993 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 46,004 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 WNH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WNH, 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 WNH registered?

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

Is DY55 WNH safe to buy?

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