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DV55 KAA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,206 mi
Last recorded87,206 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 KAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 87,206 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side's (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 87,206 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 82,120 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 78,010 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 78,010 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer cv boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 73,818 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 69,764 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os & ns (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 66,424 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriated

Offside Front tyre worn on inner ege

Pass 31 Mar 2020 64,098 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriated

Pass 17 Apr 2019 60,465 miles

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriated

Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,217 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 55,558 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 49,902 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 45,999 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 37,863 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 31,911 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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DV55 KAA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DV55 KAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV55 KAA registered?

DV55 KAA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is DV55 KAA safe to buy?

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