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DK55 SWZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,365 mi
Last recorded137,365 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 137,365 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 137,365 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 134,885 miles

Central Front SHOCKS CORODED

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 134,866 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front SHOCKS CORODED

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 130,499 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 130,498 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 126,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 123,927 miles

Nearside Rear Outer child seat fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2018 115,756 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 115,756 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 106,047 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

exhaust deteriorated and blowing at front flexy and centre silencer

Pass 7 Dec 2016 98,583 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 90,764 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy from CAT (7.1.2)

engine light on (miss fire)

front tyres wear edges

handbrake bit stiff

Pass 23 Dec 2014 83,720 miles

front discs pitting inner face

handbrake bit stiff

o/s/r handbrake pivot on caliper not fully returning

rear discs pitting

Fail 23 Dec 2014 83,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs pitting inner face

handbrake bit stiff

o/s/r handbrake pivot on caliper not fully returning

rear discs pitting

Pass 13 Dec 2013 76,793 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 71,494 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 67,548 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 59,533 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,032 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 37,729 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 29,260 miles

both front tyres off a bit inside

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 SWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SWZ, 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 SWZ registered?

DK55 SWZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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