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DK55 RFO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,081 mi
Last recorded115,081 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 RFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 115,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 115,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 106,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 106,750 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 95,360 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 95,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 87,000 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

osr tyre inner side wall cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2014 86,556 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 17 Nov 2014 86,556 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2013 79,523 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside rear tyres srarting to perish

Pass 9 Nov 2012 73,969 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 73,969 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 68,145 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 68,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,553 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 54,479 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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DK55 RFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DK55 RFO, 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 DK55 RFO registered?

DK55 RFO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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