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FD05 LBV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,204 mi
Last recorded167,204 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 LBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2020 167,204 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 167,204 miles

Coolant leak ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 155,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 145,168 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 145,167 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush frnt inner (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 133,460 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 133,460 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure n/s & o/s (2.5.C.1b)

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/r inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 117,634 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 110,902 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 110,404 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2013 98,945 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 98,932 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 86,187 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 70,439 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 59,360 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 59,360 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 46,110 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 34,467 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 LBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LBV, 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 LBV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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