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FD05 ENK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,079 mi
Last recorded106,079 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 ENK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 106,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 106,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 90,195 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 82,231 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Jul 2014 82,230 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,310 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 61,544 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Jul 2012 61,544 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)

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2011 52,920 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 52,920 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 47,685 miles

rear discs lipped and pitted

Fail 5 Nov 2009 40,347 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 40,347 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 38,574 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Deteriorating On Inner Brake Surface.

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 38,574 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Both Front Brake Discs Deteriorating On Inner Brake Surface.

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner Edges.

Pass 23 May 2008 28,428 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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FD05 ENK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 FD05 ENK, 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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FD05 ENK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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