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FD05 HFK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,809 mi
Last recorded145,809 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 HFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 145,809 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 145,809 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 138,124 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 134,289 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 122,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front door mirror cover damaged

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 108,827 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 98,997 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 98,997 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,918 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 81,941 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 81,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 42,597 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 56,327 miles

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

off side side repeater has water ingress

Fail 19 Nov 2009 56,325 miles

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

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

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

off side side repeater has water ingress

Pass 20 Oct 2008 42,733 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 42,687 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

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 HFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HFK, 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 HFK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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