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DA55 SKJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

102,562 mi
Last recorded102,562 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 102,562 miles

Rear No reverse light

Fail 6 Mar 2019 102,562 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear No reverse light

Pass 2 Jan 2018 99,694 miles

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2017 94,527 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 89,545 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 30 Jan 2015 80,341 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 67,347 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 56,690 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 46,144 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 39,016 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 39,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 27,547 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 18,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Nov 2008 18,032 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SKJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SKJ, 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 SKJ registered?

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

Is DA55 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA55 SKJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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