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DA55 BKD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,146 mi
Last recorded103,146 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 BKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 103,146 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 91,813 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall 195/65 15 ()

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 80,662 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2017 80,644 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)

EML illuminated

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Nov 2016 74,108 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 67,603 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 60,832 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 55,250 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 52,360 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2011 48,807 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 48,807 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 44,523 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 36,679 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 24,556 miles

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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DA55 BKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA55 BKD, 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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DA55 BKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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