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DF05 FNN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,475 mi
Last recorded103,475 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 FNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 103,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake backplate corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake backplate corroded

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

Fail 25 May 2018 103,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Bonnet secondary catch seized

Nearside Front Brake backplate corroded

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake backplate corroded

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2017 94,724 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 94,367 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working all (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,311 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 76,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 69,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,252 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 46,551 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 41,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

under body covers fitted front to back

Pass 28 Jun 2010 36,252 miles

(1) N/S/R BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 27,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 21,945 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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DF05 FNN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DF05 FNN, 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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DF05 FNN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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