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DY55 YXW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,989 mi
Last recorded169,989 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 YXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 169,989 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall damage

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 149,942 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 133,395 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 120,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

underbody covers fitted unable to test all components

Fail 23 Nov 2015 120,114 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring broken o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

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

underbody covers fitted unable to test all components

Pass 26 Nov 2014 111,528 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 99,059 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 99,059 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 88,704 miles

chips on screen

Pass 30 Nov 2011 75,094 miles

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)

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

engine bay covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 4 Dec 2010 69,422 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 28 Nov 2009 56,985 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 42,984 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,799 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 41,799 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 YXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YXW, 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 YXW registered?

DY55 YXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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