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DK55 SVF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,192 mi
Last recorded154,192 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 SVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 154,192 miles

All 4 tryes worn heavily on the inner edges - 195/65R15

Auxilary belt tensioner excessively work

Brake pad warning illuminated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS & OS (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 154,192 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All 4 tryes worn heavily on the inner edges - 195/65R15

Auxilary belt tensioner excessively work

Brake pad warning illuminated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS (3.5.1i)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS & OS (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 140,763 miles

Both front back plates corroded!

Both rear back plate partly corroded!

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front lower grille damaged!

large window sticker fitted!

n/s/f passenger seat belt buckle cover missing!

o/s/f drivers seat belt buckle slight damage!

various front and rear body damage!

various rear underneath areas partly corroded!

Fail 3 Feb 2017 140,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f outer! (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge bald! (4.1.D.1b)

Both front back plates corroded!

Both rear back plate partly corroded!

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge! (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front n/s/f brake slightly binding!

Nearside Rear n/s/r brake binding!

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front lower grille damaged!

large window sticker fitted!

n/s/f passenger seat belt buckle cover missing!

o/s/f drivers seat belt buckle slight damage!

various front and rear body damage!

various rear underneath areas partly corroded!

Pass 31 May 2016 131,639 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all brae disc backing plates deteriorated / corroded

both front tyres worn uneven

nearside front seatbelt stork cover missing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge / close to cords

Fail 31 May 2016 131,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all brae disc backing plates deteriorated / corroded

both front tyres worn uneven

nearside front seatbelt stork cover missing

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge / close to cords

Pass 23 Oct 2014 116,432 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 112,390 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 107,549 miles

both front tyre`s wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2012 104,164 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 97,391 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 96,031 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 89,905 miles

front tyres worn edges

Pass 14 Oct 2008 75,809 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear disc poor condition

signs of accident damage to rear

Fail 14 Oct 2008 75,809 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear disc poor condition

signs of accident damage to rear

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 SVF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DK55 SVF, 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 SVF registered?

DK55 SVF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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