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FD05 LTO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,422 mi
Last recorded139,422 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 LTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 139,422 miles

Nearside Front 225/40R18 TYRE CUTS ON THE SIDE WALLS BUT NOT TO CORDS NEARSIDE FRONT BOTH REAR TYRES

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

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

bonnet handle broken and has to be opened with pliers

Fail 19 May 2017 139,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front 225/40R18 TYRE CUTS ON THE SIDE WALLS BUT NOT TO CORDS NEARSIDE FRONT BOTH REAR TYRES

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

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

bonnet handle broken and has to be opened with pliers

Pass 24 May 2016 124,325 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 112,476 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 102,191 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 102,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2013 90,165 miles

no oil dip stick

Fail 23 May 2013 90,159 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

no oil dip stick

Pass 21 May 2012 79,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

ecu light on

front discs

front pads

o/s door mirror insecuure

rear discs

rear pads

traction control light on

Fail 21 May 2012 79,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ecu light on

front discs

front pads

o/s door mirror insecuure

rear discs

rear pads

traction control light on

Pass 20 May 2011 65,191 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 65,191 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 50,293 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 50,293 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 37,071 miles

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner cedge and has slight cracks inbetween tread but not down to cords

Pass 22 May 2008 25,575 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 LTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LTO, 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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What year was FD05 LTO registered?

FD05 LTO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 May 2005.

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