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DA05 FCN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

151,827 mi
Last recorded151,827 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 FCN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 151,827 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Dec 2021 130,561 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 127,011 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 123,109 miles

Nearside Front wing is corroded on arche

Pass 10 Nov 2018 121,030 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 118,208 miles

Nearside Front c.v boot has grease around it

Pass 4 Nov 2016 115,417 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 115,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 108,287 miles

Both front headlamps fogging

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm min limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre void of tread ion the inner tread area

Fail 18 Nov 2015 108,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Both front headlamps fogging

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm min limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre void of tread ion the inner tread area

Pass 5 Nov 2014 91,298 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on edge of tread

Pass 5 Nov 2013 79,680 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 69,271 miles

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

traction control warning light on

Pass 14 Nov 2011 60,988 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,162 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 46,384 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,964 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,923 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 27,923 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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DA05 FCN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DA05 FCN, 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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DA05 FCN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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