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FA05 LXX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,945 mi
Last recorded71,945 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 LXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2024 71,945 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 71,015 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 71,015 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 69,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 67,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 67,313 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 65,940 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 64,064 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 61,565 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 58,848 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,502 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf tyre on minimum requirement 1.6mm across 3/4 width of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,896 miles

Engine warning lamp on.

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 52,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine warning lamp on.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 50,563 miles

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

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2014 50,563 miles

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

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

n/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,074 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,575 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 41,866 miles

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

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 4 Aug 2010 38,745 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 34,728 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 30,754 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 LXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FA05 LXX, 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 LXX registered?

FA05 LXX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is FA05 LXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 LXX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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