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FA05 FRR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,753 mi
Last recorded169,753 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 FRR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 169,753 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2021 169,753 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2021 169,735 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety OIL FILTER (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 157,862 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 149,091 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 149,665 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 139,253 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 137,074 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 136,762 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 127,913 miles

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

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

Rear back plates poor condition.

Fail 3 Nov 2015 127,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Rear back plates poor condition.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 115,210 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 110,610 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 108,698 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 90,714 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 82,221 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 78,861 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 58,836 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 58,836 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 45,554 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 45,554 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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FA05 FRR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FA05 FRR, 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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What year was FA05 FRR registered?

FA05 FRR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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