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DY55 XYO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,121 mi
Last recorded159,121 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 XYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 159,121 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jan 2023 149,631 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 139,390 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 129,070 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 115,935 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 115,935 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 107,695 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front CV gaiter slightly deteriorated

Rear brake pipes heavily under sealed

Pass 10 Jul 2017 101,585 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 93,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 83,888 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2014 72,511 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 63,316 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 53,172 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 53,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 43,245 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 33,226 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 24,819 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 18,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

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 XYO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XYO, 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 XYO registered?

DY55 XYO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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