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AU05 PKZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,108 mi
Last recorded67,108 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 PKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 67,108 miles

Front Driveshaft Boot Slightly Split

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Wings Slightly Corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 54,231 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 49,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 49,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 43,895 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,880 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 34,257 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 34,253 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 28,817 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 25,143 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,006 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 17,656 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 13,520 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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AU05 PKZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AU05 PKZ, 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 AU05 PKZ registered?

AU05 PKZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 May 2005.

Is AU05 PKZ safe to buy?

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