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DA55 PZD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

172,787 mi
Last recorded172,787 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 PZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 172,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light lens broken

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 172,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear light lens broken

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 148,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 134,975 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, nearside close to fail criteria (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. Nearside on limits! (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear brake back plate corroded

various rear suspension components including rear suspension hub knuckles corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 130,601 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear all suspension components corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 13 Aug 2019 130,601 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear all suspension components corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 16 May 2018 122,496 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 113,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre edge wear

Fail 25 May 2017 113,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre edge wear

Pass 26 May 2016 104,477 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 104,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 96,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pad wire broken

Fail 10 Jul 2015 96,667 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pad wire broken

Pass 11 Jul 2014 85,124 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 85,076 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,045 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front tyres cracking on side walls

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 80,045 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front tyres cracking on side walls

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2012 76,346 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 69,177 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 69,177 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 63,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2009 63,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 48,848 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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DA55 PZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DA55 PZD, 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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DA55 PZD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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