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ExpiredMileage
173,074 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust centre clamp corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel has a small bind
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front headlights deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
under trays fitted to vehicle and not allowing full inspection
Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside registration plate lamp heavily deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Undertray slightly loose and hangs down
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
all brake disc corroded and all backing plates corroded
all rubber bush"s deteriated
general underbody corrosion including subframe and suspension arms
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill coroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
all brake disc corroded and all backing plates corroded
all rubber bush"s deteriated
general underbody corrosion including subframe and suspension arms
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all rubber bush"s deteriating
general underbody corrosion
n/s/f, o/s/f,o/s/r tyres deteriating
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s rear tyre deteriorated
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s rear tyre deteriorated
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
nearside rear brake slightly binding
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
nearside rear brake slightly binding
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs slightly worn
rear brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISE;- corrosion to o/s/f brake disc backing plate.
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DU55 PZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 DU55 PZW, 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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DU55 PZW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 September 2005.
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