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DU55 PCX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,591 mi
Last recorded88,591 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 PCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 88,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 76,155 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 76,155 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,638 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 61,147 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge

offside front tyre tread depth low on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,082 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,312 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 33,536 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 33,536 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,953 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,484 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,183 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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DU55 PCX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU55 PCX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU55 PCX registered?

DU55 PCX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is DU55 PCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU55 PCX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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