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DA55 RFK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,021 mi
Last recorded110,021 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 RFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 110,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 103,370 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 103,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 96,257 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 88,574 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 80,698 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 80,698 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 22 Nov 2011 71,919 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s c.v. boot splitting

n/s front tyre 2mm

o/s front tyre 3mm

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Nov 2011 71,919 miles

n/s c.v. boot splitting

n/s front tyre 2mm

o/s front tyre 3mm

rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Dec 2010 62,226 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 52,419 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Dec 2008 34,507 miles

rear brake pads worn low

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 RFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DA55 RFK, 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 RFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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