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DA55 BLK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,171 mi
Last recorded94,171 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 BLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 94,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 4 Nov 2019 87,009 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 87,009 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 85,489 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 82,378 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 79,100 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,051 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 70,051 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 60,572 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 60,379 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 52,597 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 45,950 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 42,367 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 37,924 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 31,253 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,743 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 BLK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BLK, 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 BLK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is DA55 BLK safe to buy?

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