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DX55 DKY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,658 mi
Last recorded148,658 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 DKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 148,658 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 148,421 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 134,262 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 116,415 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 107,118 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 98,704 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 94,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Fail 14 Sep 2011 84,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak from o/s of engine

Pass 14 Sep 2011 84,957 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak from o/s of engine

Pass 20 Sep 2010 76,831 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,973 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2008 45,376 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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DX55 DKY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DX55 DKY, 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 DX55 DKY registered?

DX55 DKY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is DX55 DKY safe to buy?

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