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FD05 LVV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,025 mi
Last recorded106,025 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 LVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 106,025 miles

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

headlamp lens cloudy osf

Pass 3 Oct 2017 101,373 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 101,373 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 96,966 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 96,964 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 87,834 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 89,834 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 78,670 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 78,670 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 66,023 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 108,414 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 108,414 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 105,378 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 105,378 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 88,829 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 88,829 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 85,793 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 85,793 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 79,935 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 78,697 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

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 LVV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LVV, 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 LVV registered?

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

Is FD05 LVV safe to buy?

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