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DA55 SSZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,936 mi
Last recorded127,936 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 SSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 127,936 miles

bonnet prop missing

engine oil level on minimum mark

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake hoses perished

imbalance between front brakes at 20% - advise attention

nearside front seatbelt holster casing missing

offside front tyre worn on both edges

offside headlight beam image poor

oil seepage

service light on

unable to open tailgate

various body/bumper damage

vin sticker incomplete

Fail 9 Feb 2021 127,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet prop missing

engine oil level on minimum mark

front brake discs in poor condition

front brake hoses perished

imbalance between front brakes at 20% - advise attention

nearside front seatbelt holster casing missing

offside front tyre worn on both edges

offside headlight beam image poor

offside rear tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edge - advise replacement

oil seepage

service light on

unable to open tailgate

various body/bumper damage

vin sticker incomplete

Pass 7 Jan 2020 124,555 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 124,555 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 117,019 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Aug 2017 112,178 miles

Offside Front headlamp glazed

Pass 20 Sep 2016 106,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 100,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 96,175 miles

nearside rear tyre featherd

Pass 22 Feb 2014 93,958 miles

all brake back plates in poor condition

slight lip on front discs

Fail 1 Mar 2013 88,325 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake backplates in poor cond

Pass 1 Mar 2013 88,325 miles

all brake backplates in poor cond

Pass 24 Feb 2012 81,262 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 67,827 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 56,818 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 39,184 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 SSZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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