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FA05 FUJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,129 mi
Last recorded123,129 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 FUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 123,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2018 122,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 108,522 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 108,521 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 96,359 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 83,911 miles

Advise corroded front wings.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 76,609 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 76,609 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,077 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 69,077 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 60,423 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,606 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 41,370 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 41,370 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,849 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 FUJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FUJ, 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 FUJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FA05 FUJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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