MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault wires broken nearside front (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
engine bay/under body covers fitted
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
condition of n/s/f brake back plate
front pads and discs
front and rear tyres worn to excess
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FD05 AEX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 FD05 AEX, 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 FD05 AEX registered?
FD05 AEX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 May 2005.
Is FD05 AEX safe to buy?
The MOT history for FD05 AEX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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