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DA55 SGU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,830 mi
Last recorded116,830 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 SGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 116,830 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 116,829 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 114,714 miles

Auxillary belt noisey

Cambelt ???

EML on

Fluid leak from engine

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 114,714 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Auxillary belt noisey

Cambelt ???

EML on

Fluid leak from engine

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 102,975 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 102,971 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 93,470 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 93,470 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 83,686 miles

all tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2013 71,164 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 60,211 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Feb 2011 49,527 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 35,711 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 35,711 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,733 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 17,528 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 SGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SGU, 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 SGU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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