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DK55 SWY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,241 mi
Last recorded101,241 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 SWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 101,241 miles

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 97,289 miles

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))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 97,287 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 90,521 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 90,521 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 87,831 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 85,265 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 85,265 miles

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)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 82,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

Fail 30 Nov 2013 79,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 79,932 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 74,433 miles

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.

Pass 10 Dec 2011 70,055 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 69,799 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 62,412 miles

engine management light stays on

Pass 15 Dec 2009 53,775 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 53,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,271 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 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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