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DA55 SGV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,506 mi
Last recorded187,506 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 SGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 187,506 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 158,790 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 133,035 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 98,733 miles

Air bag light on

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 18 Dec 2010 98,718 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Air bag light on

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Dec 2009 63,801 miles

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

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

plastic underbody cover damaged nearside

Pass 20 Dec 2008 38,625 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 SGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 SGV, 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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What year was DA55 SGV registered?

DA55 SGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is DA55 SGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA55 SGV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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