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DV55 TKU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,171 mi
Last recorded175,171 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 TKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 175,171 miles

Central exhaust hanging rubber broken

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coolant level low

engine management light on dash

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 175,169 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Central exhaust hanging rubber broken

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edges

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

coolant level low

engine management light on dash

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 152,197 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides replace soon (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

abit smokey when started

amber oil warning light flashing

coolant level low, leaking, spray flicking off aux belt area

Fail 20 Jan 2017 152,193 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushs (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides replace soon (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak ()

abit smokey when started

amber oil warning light flashing

coolant level low, leaking, spray flicking off aux belt area

wipers starting to smear

Pass 11 Dec 2015 144,335 miles

Front head lamps slightly misted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

slight engine oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2015 144,335 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front head lamps slightly misted

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

slight engine oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2014 134,470 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front strut weeping slightly

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2014 134,470 miles

both front strut weeping slightly

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2013 125,006 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Jan 2013 117,658 miles

AIR BAG LAMP ON

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE AND CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 18 Nov 2011 106,442 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 92,794 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 80,232 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 80,231 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 61,084 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 TKU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc 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 DV55 TKU, 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 TKU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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