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DA55 KMJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

102,826 mi
Last recorded102,826 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 KMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 102,826 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 102,826 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 94,929 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 85,996 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 74,601 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2012 64,130 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 56,195 miles

noise on n/s rear hub

Pass 4 May 2010 47,364 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 27,850 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 KMJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA55 KMJ registered?

DA55 KMJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is DA55 KMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA55 KMJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DA55 KMJ have outstanding finance?

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