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DN05 PZX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

183,145 mi
Last recorded183,145 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 PZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 183,145 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 183,133 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak 3 leaks, flexi area, middle joint area and middle box seam (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s rear tyre misshaped, feathered

Pass 12 Apr 2019 163,732 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 163,717 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 143,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

eml illuminated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower effort (3.7.B.6b)

some damage to front and rear bumpers

Pass 28 Mar 2017 133,468 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front and rear bumpers light damage

Fail 27 Mar 2017 133,457 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

emissions very close to limit Co high on idle

eml illuminated

front and rear bumpers light damage

Pass 16 Mar 2016 124,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread scrub/wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear damage to rear bumper

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread scrub/wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 117,268 miles

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

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

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

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

damage to lower rear bumper

engine light on

n/s/r tyre excessivly wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Mar 2015 117,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

engine light on

n/s/r tyre excessivly wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2014 111,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 111,169 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 95,591 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 95,590 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 80,599 miles

AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ON

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES

Pass 30 Mar 2011 57,464 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 7 Apr 2010 47,155 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 47,155 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,379 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 36,379 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,142 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 PZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DN05 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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DN05 PZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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