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DA55 SKN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,135 mi
Last recorded166,135 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 SKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 166,135 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside sill becoming corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 149,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

O/S sill corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 149,610 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 134,627 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both outer sills corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2022 134,627 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2021 122,283 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

o/s front and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Nov 2020 110,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 110,744 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close to exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 91,865 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 80,182 miles

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 25 May 2017 71,217 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 71,217 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 69,289 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside front tyres are getting close to the limit

nearside and offside rear tyres are cracking

Pass 20 Jan 2016 61,417 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 61,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 54,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sides front tyres perished/cracked in tread

esp lamp illuminated/system turned off

Pass 24 Jan 2014 48,876 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 42,819 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 36,641 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat ... n/s/r seat belt not checked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2012 36,615 miles

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

Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat ... n/s/r seat belt not checked

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2011 29,664 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r,seat belt not checked

Pass 27 Jan 2010 23,679 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 18,296 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 SKN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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