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DN55 FKZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,099 mi
Last recorded125,099 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 FKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 125,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 114,319 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 105,895 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 105,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 98,579 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 86,708 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 76,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 67,094 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 56,454 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 48,861 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,928 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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DN55 FKZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DN55 FKZ, 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 DN55 FKZ registered?

DN55 FKZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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