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DG05 PVU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,631 mi
Last recorded160,631 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 PVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 160,631 miles

Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all around 4 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 160,631 miles

Front Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

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

Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all around 4 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2017 156,511 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 156,511 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 133,182 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 133,182 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 121,364 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 121,364 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 111,486 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 103,878 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 95,287 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 82,372 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 69,188 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 45,025 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 41,019 miles

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

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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DG05 PVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG05 PVU, 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 DG05 PVU registered?

DG05 PVU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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