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DA55 SNF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,301 mi
Last recorded186,301 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 SNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 186,301 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 180,174 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both headlights deteriorated.

two rear seat belt buckles outer casing broken.

Fail 20 Jun 2018 180,164 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both headlights deteriorated.

two rear seat belt buckles outer casing broken.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 175,115 miles

Central Rear stop light not working

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear seat belt buckle casing damaged but still operates

brake pad warning light on

Fail 1 Aug 2017 175,115 miles

Central Rear stop light not working

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear seat belt buckle casing damaged but still operates

brake pad warning light on

Pass 29 Jul 2016 168,617 miles

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

brake pad warning light on.

n/s/f seat belt buckle damaged but operation ok

Pass 18 Jun 2015 159,579 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

o/s/r inner tyre wall cracking not to cords

pad wear indicator light on

Fail 18 Jun 2015 159,571 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

o/s/r inner tyre wall cracking not to cords

pad wear indicator light on

Pass 12 Jun 2014 152,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

pad wear light on

Pass 1 Jul 2013 144,893 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 136,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 136,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 125,379 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 110,326 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 96,265 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 96,565 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front lower arm rear bushes have splits in them

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 SNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SNF, 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 SNF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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