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DY55 XUB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

143,266 mi
Last recorded143,266 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 XUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 143,266 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Binding

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 143,266 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Binding

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 131,078 miles

plastic under tray hanging down

Fail 12 Apr 2016 131,076 miles

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

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

plastic under tray hanging down

Pass 8 Apr 2015 120,226 miles

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

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

engine management light

Pass 2 Apr 2014 108,535 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)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 108,535 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 20 Nov 2012 91,630 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front wipers worn

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 19 Nov 2012 91,630 miles

Offside Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front wipers worn

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Nov 2011 76,496 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated on dash.

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

Nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken.

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 76,496 miles

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Brake pad warning light illuminated on dash.

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

Nearside front brake pad sensor wire broken.

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 63,159 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear outer side light not working

Pass 30 Nov 2010 63,159 miles

offside rear outer side light not working

Pass 20 Nov 2009 51,586 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 21 Oct 2008 37,077 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 37,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 XUB, 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 XUB registered?

DY55 XUB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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