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PLZ 2582

2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

136,541 mi
Last recorded136,541 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI92,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLZ 2582
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf GTI
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2025 136,541 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 136,498 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 133,706 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 117,777 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 103,603 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 103,347 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 102,225 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 101,797 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 100,693 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 100,619 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf GTI?

Based on 5,092 MOT tests across 1,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
5,157
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15
Stop lamp not working 7
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
Headlamp aim too high 5
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PLZ 2582 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 92,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf GTI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PLZ 2582, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf GTI typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Golf GTI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PLZ 2582 registered?

PLZ 2582 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is PLZ 2582 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLZ 2582 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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