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DE05 PZJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,090 mi
Last recorded118,090 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 PZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 118,090 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 118,090 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 101,027 miles

Front suspension arm bushes weak

Plastic trays and liners preventing full examination

Rear number plate delaminating

Service wear to brake discs

Small chips on windscreen

Fail 5 Jun 2014 100,900 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both o/s roadwheel rims slightly distorted

Damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Front suspension arm bushes weak

Plastic trays and liners preventing full examination

Rear number plate delaminating

Service wear to brake discs

Small chips on windscreen

Some wear to front antiroll bar link joints

Pass 15 Apr 2013 88,244 miles

Diesel leak

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,909 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 74,907 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 64,984 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 64,984 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside and nearside rear seat belt clasp covers damaged

offside front tyre outer side wall damaged

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,459 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 56,249 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged not exsposing cords

Nearside seatbelt buckle casing damaged

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

Offside front seatbelt slow retracting

Offside rear seatbelt buckle casing damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,660 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008
Fail 9 Apr 2008 34,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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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DE05 PZJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DE05 PZJ, 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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DE05 PZJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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