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DN55 FLK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,369 mi
Last recorded110,369 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN55 FLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 110,369 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 110,369 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 106,049 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 101,188 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 101,187 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 93,891 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 86,600 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 77,649 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perrished

offside rear wheel slightly stiff to rotate by hand

parking brake high in application.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 77,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perrished

offside rear wheel slightly stiff to rotate by hand

parking brake high in application.

Fail 6 Nov 2012 77,602 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs lipped and rear brake discs corroded

offside rear tyre perished 195 65 15t

oil level on minimum mark

Pass 14 Nov 2011 73,054 miles

unable to operate headlamp level switch due to wheel fallen through dashboard(tested as presented,pass)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 69,361 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,339 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 64,337 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jan 2009 48,691 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 FLK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DN55 FLK, 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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DN55 FLK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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