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DE05 PZR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,089 mi
Last recorded142,089 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 PZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 142,089 miles

Front both front wings slight corrosion

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer cills slight corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2020 142,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front wings slight corrosion

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer cills slight corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2019 127,133 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 110,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

under vehicle trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 100,410 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 100,410 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 90,293 miles

under cover trays fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2016 90,293 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under cover trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 80,722 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Dec 2014 80,722 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 71,350 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 71,350 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2012 62,537 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 59,306 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 59,306 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 52,763 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 46,141 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 40,525 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 33,677 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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DE05 PZR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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