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FB05 GYC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,005 mi
Last recorded85,005 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 GYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 85,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 83,015 miles

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

engine cover and under try fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2020 81,806 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S +N/S rear ()

Coil spring corroded O/S/R+N/S/F+O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to rear arm bush area on both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 81,715 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S +N/S (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S +N/S rear ()

Coil spring corroded O/S/R+N/S/F+O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to rear arm bush area on both sides. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 77,659 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 72,410 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2017 67,411 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 63,038 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 58,414 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2015 58,404 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 53,953 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 53,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,191 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,057 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 43,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,919 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 34,124 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 29,034 miles

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)

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

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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FB05 GYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FB05 GYC, 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 FB05 GYC registered?

FB05 GYC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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The MOT history for FB05 GYC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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