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DG05 PZX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,039 mi
Last recorded90,039 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 PZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 90,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside OUTR SILL CORRODED

Pass 15 Sep 2020 88,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 83,835 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,553 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 79,553 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 75,867 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 72,417 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 68,448 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 68,448 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 63,699 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 63,688 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 63,368 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 58,050 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,050 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,604 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 43,051 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,186 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,850 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 21,475 miles

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 PZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PZX, 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 PZX registered?

DG05 PZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is DG05 PZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG05 PZX shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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