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FD05 LDA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,598 mi
Last recorded134,598 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 LDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 134,598 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and clamp broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 134,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and clamp broke (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 129,492 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 129,457 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 123,755 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Fail 3 Sep 2016 123,689 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 3 Sep 2015 119,667 miles

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

oil leak noted.

Fail 29 Aug 2015 119,611 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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 Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak noted.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 111,608 miles

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

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

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

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

both front inner wheel arch trims insecure.also engine under shield missing.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 100,748 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 93,126 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 84,853 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 84,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 77,231 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 67,126 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 53,286 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 LDA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol 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 LDA, 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 LDA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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