MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,241 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
eml on
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
EML on
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
engine management warning lamp on.
vehicle feels like it has a misfire on idle.
COOLANT RED WARNING LAMP ON COOLANT LEVEL VERY LOW
ENGINE IDLE IRRATIC RUNNING UNEVEN LUMPY SUSPECT SPARK PLUGS AND OR IGNITION COIL PACK FAULT
MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON CONSTANT
REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODDED
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
COOLANT RED WARNING LAMP ON COOLANT LEVEL VERY LOW
ENGINE IDLE IRRATIC RUNNING UNEVEN LUMPY SUSPECT SPARK PLUGS AND OR IGNITION COIL PACK FAULT
MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON CONSTANT
REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODDED
engine management light stays on
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
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DK55 SWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?
DK55 SWY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 December 2005.
Is DK55 SWY safe to buy?
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