MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
engine oil leaking
Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Central Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front engine management light is on
Central Rear Spare tyre defective ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
n/s/f tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
airbag warning lamp on
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
airbag warning lamp on
nearside front wiper blade is torn
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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DK55 SXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 SXA, 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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DK55 SXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.
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