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DV55 KAO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,485 mi
Last recorded155,485 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 KAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 155,485 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

exhaust centre sleeve corroded but no leak of gases

Pass 2 Mar 2016 141,487 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Winter tyres fitted on front axle

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 141,487 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Winter tyres fitted on front axle

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 128,154 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 128,154 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 108,368 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 108,267 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 108,267 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 88,925 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering warning light on on dash

Fail 30 Nov 2012 88,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering warning light on on dash

Pass 2 Nov 2011 69,590 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 2 Nov 2011 69,590 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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 24 Nov 2010 51,350 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 51,350 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2009 36,564 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 28,894 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 KAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DV55 KAO, 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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DV55 KAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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