MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,409 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipes expanded under outer coating
Nearside outer sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside front (1.2.1 (f))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside rear tyre out of shape
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nail in tyre Nearside rear ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Nearside rear (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear side light 50% not working
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear side light 50% not working
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
cracked windscreen
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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DY55 XYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 XYR, 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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DY55 XYR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 September 2005.
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