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FD05 LVZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,250 mi
Last recorded113,250 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2019 113,250 miles

Central Front Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 102,346 miles

EML on

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one bulb out (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 102,345 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one bulb out (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 99,300 miles

EML on

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

both front headlight lens cloudy

centre stop lamp not working

nsr body has a sharp edge caused by damage and corrosion

osr tyre perished

Pass 26 Jan 2016 95,547 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Oct 2014 89,831 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 89,831 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 84,114 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 84,114 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 78,140 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear body has slight damage

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2011 78,140 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside rear body has slight damage

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2010 71,862 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 64,445 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 64,445 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 55,289 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 May 2008 55,289 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LVZ 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 56.3%.

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 LVZ, 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 LVZ registered?

FD05 LVZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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