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EX55 KDO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,408 mi
Last recorded62,408 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 KDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2015 62,408 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 57,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 52,029 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,285 miles

All road tyres are perishing

All road wheels are fitted with hubcaps

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre has a lowest tread of 3mm and has outer tread wear

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

Offside rear tyre has a lowest tread of 2mm and has uneven tread wear

Pass 26 Aug 2011 39,306 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 32,800 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 26,118 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 19,611 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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EX55 KDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EX55 KDO, 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 EX55 KDO registered?

EX55 KDO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EX55 KDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 KDO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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