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DG05 PZM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,579 mi
Last recorded132,579 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 PZM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 132,579 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 126,833 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 126,833 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 125,802 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 108,133 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Jul 2012 108,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2011 91,222 miles

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

near side rear wheel bearing slightly rough

nearside inner drive shaft gaitor deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2011 91,222 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

near side rear wheel bearing slightly rough

nearside inner drive shaft gaitor deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2010 75,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,088 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 40,895 miles

n/s/f fog light glass damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2008 40,895 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s/f fog light glass damaged

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 PZM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DG05 PZM, 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 PZM registered?

DG05 PZM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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