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FD05 GUJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,141 mi
Last recorded148,141 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 GUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2017 148,141 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 148,141 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 129,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 119,216 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 107,760 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 107,756 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2013 96,324 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 96,324 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 76,196 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads worn /discs corroded

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 20 May 2011 57,809 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 46,462 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 46,462 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 29,234 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 29,234 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 20,004 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 GUJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD05 GUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD05 GUJ registered?

FD05 GUJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is FD05 GUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 GUJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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