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DA55 PZG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,566 mi
Last recorded145,566 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 145,566 miles

Front wipers in poor condition

Nearside Rear brake heat shield corroded

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake heat shield corroded

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 140,438 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 140,438 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 131,285 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 131,285 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

NSF tyre punctured

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 121,194 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 106,927 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 91,766 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 74,486 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 55,802 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 37,798 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PZG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DA55 PZG, 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 DA55 PZG registered?

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

Is DA55 PZG safe to buy?

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