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FA05 OHR

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,932 mi
Last recorded157,932 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 OHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 157,932 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 157,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 153,603 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 153,603 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 148,082 miles

both front tyres wearing close to the legal limit

both headlamp outer lenses misting over

Fail 25 Jul 2016 148,082 miles

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

both front tyres wearing close to the legal limit

both headlamp outer lenses misting over

Pass 20 Jul 2015 142,012 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 142,012 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 135,027 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 135,027 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 124,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 112,729 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 98,427 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 98,427 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 83,262 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 71,925 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 58,927 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 OHR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OHR, 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 OHR registered?

FA05 OHR is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is FA05 OHR safe to buy?

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