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DE55 SSK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,232 mi
Last recorded161,232 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 SSK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 161,232 miles

Electrical wiring insecure reverse switch wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front arch and bumper have slight damage and corrosion

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

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

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

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

different wheel styles on front and rear but matching tyres across axels

Pass 3 Oct 2017 159,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 151,786 miles

Front 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)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 151,786 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front 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)

Pass 22 May 2015 139,027 miles

all brake discs pitting

Fail 13 May 2015 139,025 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gear box bollts missing

all brake discs pitting/worn

Pass 15 Nov 2013 135,496 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 116,302 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 104,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 104,635 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 91,367 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 77,879 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 66,357 miles

both front door outer skins have the front bolt missing, front panel edge loose on both doors

minor multiple stone chips in windscreen

nearside front tyre has nail/screw in tread

offside rear tyre has nail/screw in tread

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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DE55 SSK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DE55 SSK, 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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DE55 SSK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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