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AP05 FHM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

241,280 mi
Last recorded241,280 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 241,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 235,076 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2022 235,076 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 227,834 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sills corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2021 227,818 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2020 223,693 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 223,693 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 219,017 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 214,128 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 187,954 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 187,954 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 170,295 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 May 2015 159,177 miles

head light lenses slightly poor condition

Fail 8 May 2015 158,937 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

head light lenses slightly poor condition

Pass 19 May 2014 144,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 May 2014 144,624 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 128,850 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 128,848 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2012 107,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 24 May 2012 107,968 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 93,038 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 93,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2010 78,344 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 78,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 59,245 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2008 49,467 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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AP05 FHM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 AP05 FHM, 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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AP05 FHM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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