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DN05 PYZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,464 mi
Last recorded171,464 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 PYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 171,464 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to limits

both front wings rusty and repaired with tape

both front wishbones rear bushes perished and splitting

both rack boots perished

both rear axle bushes splitting

both rear tyres worn on edges, perished and close to limits

child seat fitted nearside rear

nearside front brake back plate rusty

nearside sill rusty

nearside washer jet poor

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake disc rusty

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2020 171,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to limits

both front wings rusty and repaired with tape

both front wishbones rear bushes perished and splitting

both rack boots perished

both rear axle bushes splitting

both rear tyres worn on edges, perished and close to limits

child seat fitted nearside rear

nearside front brake back plate rusty

nearside sill rusty

nearside washer jet poor

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake disc rusty

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2019 163,879 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes perished

both rear tyres worn on edges

child seat fitted nearside rear

engine oil leaks

nearside front brake back plate rusty

nearside front wheel arches rusty

offside front wheel arch repaired with tape

rear suspension and components have surface rust

Fail 22 Feb 2019 163,879 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

both front wishbones rear bushes perished

both rear tyres worn on edges

child seat fitted nearside rear

engine oil leaks

engine oil level low

nearside front brake back plate rusty

nearside front wheel arches rusty

nearside number plate light dim

rear suspension and components have surface rust

Pass 23 Jan 2018 157,420 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sill/chassis areas (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 157,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sill/chassis areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 148,507 miles

Offside Rear slightly binding

covers and shields fitted

front back plates rusty

rear suspension slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 148,507 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear slightly binding

covers and shields fitted

front back plates rusty

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 132,825 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2015 124,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

disc shields deterited

rear suspention rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2014 117,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2013 100,316 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 89,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 74,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake discs pitted

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2010 51,830 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 38,480 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,331 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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DN05 PYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DN05 PYZ, 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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DN05 PYZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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