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DG55 KZU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

166,114 mi
Last recorded166,114 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 KZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2022 166,114 miles

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))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 160,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL EVIDENCE OF UNDER INFLATION DAMAGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 160,803 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 142,565 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 128,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 128,777 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 124,104 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 108,210 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 108,210 miles

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)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 108,002 miles

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)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 99,565 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 87,443 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 87,443 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 81,547 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 81,547 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 73,684 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 73,684 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 68,491 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 68,491 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,181 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 57,345 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 47,857 miles

rear back door offside damaged but no sharp edges present

Fail 2 Oct 2008 47,857 miles

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

rear back door offside damaged but no sharp edges present

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 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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What year was DG55 KZU registered?

DG55 KZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is DG55 KZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG55 KZU shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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