MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,114 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL EVIDENCE OF UNDER INFLATION DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL EVIDENCE OF UNDER INFLATION DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Both rear tyres cracked and perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Both rear tyres cracked and perished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Possible leak at o\s fuel cooler under trims unable to identify leak with trim fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear back door offside damaged but no sharp edges present
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear back door offside damaged but no sharp edges present
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DG55 KZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 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 KZU, 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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DG55 KZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 2005.
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