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FA05 WSK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,029 mi
Last recorded124,029 miles
Recorded on6 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 WSK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2019 124,029 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 110,159 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 110,159 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 109,878 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 109,863 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 109,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 106,199 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 87,368 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 90,277 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 90,277 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 77,236 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 May 2011 77,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 61,607 miles

both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

deterioration to front number plate

Pass 28 Mar 2009 49,423 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,566 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 WSK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WSK, 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 WSK registered?

FA05 WSK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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