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DA05 FHG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,152 mi
Last recorded137,152 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 FHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 137,152 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 132,214 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear both sides (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front sides (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 123,665 miles

All brake discs badly corroded.

Drivers seatbelt buckle cover missing.

Front brake backplates badly corroded .

Underside of vehicle corroded both bodywork and suspension components.

Washers weak.

Fail 10 Oct 2016 123,665 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

All brake discs badly corroded.

Drivers seatbelt buckle cover missing.

Front brake backplates badly corroded .

Underside of vehicle corroded both bodywork and suspension components.

Washers weak.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 115,239 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 115,236 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 105,357 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 105,357 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Engine malfunction lamp on indication a fault.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 105,352 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

All brake discs are corroded. Engine management lamp on indicating a fault.

unable to check braking system under pressure due to lack of brake fluid and master cylinder leak.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 99,803 miles

offside wing repeater damaged

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2011 95,798 miles

front disks

Fail 26 Nov 2010 94,901 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs poor condition

rear brake discs very poor condition(worn thin)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 82,003 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing on both edges & close to limits

o/s/r brake binding

Fail 17 Jun 2009 82,003 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing on both edges & close to limits

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 27 May 2008 77,725 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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DA05 FHG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DA05 FHG, 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 FHG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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