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DY55 XZH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,049 mi
Last recorded136,049 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 136,049 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 101,918 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 101,882 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 101,529 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 101,468 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 97,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 87,650 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 77,856 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 77,855 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 68,928 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,093 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 16 Oct 2012 49,275 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 43,290 miles

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

oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 19 Jan 2010 33,583 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 22,175 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 22,175 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

only 50% o/s/r lamp working

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 XZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 XZH, 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 XZH registered?

DY55 XZH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is DY55 XZH safe to buy?

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