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DA55 SNJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,436 mi
Last recorded188,436 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 SNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 188,436 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 158,118 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 147,845 miles

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

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

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

Fail 21 Dec 2016 147,844 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 132,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear backplate corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2015 132,562 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear backplate corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2014 119,935 miles

n/s/r backplate corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 106,735 miles

All tyres worn smooth on inner edges

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 106,729 miles

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

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

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

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

All tyres worn smooth on inner edges

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Dec 2012 94,778 miles

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

airbag light is on

Pass 21 Dec 2011 81,193 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 67,332 miles

nearside cv boot starting to leak grease

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2009 53,620 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 53,619 miles

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 22 Dec 2008 40,398 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 SNJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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