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DG55 KTK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,121 mi
Last recorded95,121 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 KTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2015 95,121 miles

n/s mirror slightly cracked-x2 front tyres on limit-x2 front shockers slightly damp-rack play-x2 rear wheel bearings slight play-rear pads worn low

Fail 2 Apr 2015 88,100 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

n/s mirror slightly cracked-x2 front tyres on limit-x2 front shockers slightly damp-rack play-x2 rear wheel bearings slight play-rear pads worn low

Pass 4 Apr 2014 165,408 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 145,762 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 133,014 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 133,014 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 122,139 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 102,208 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 102,208 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 80,155 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 79,924 miles

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

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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DG55 KTK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DG55 KTK, 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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What year was DG55 KTK registered?

DG55 KTK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is DG55 KTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 KTK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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