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FD05 LWH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,220 mi
Last recorded171,220 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 LWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2019 171,220 miles

Boot lid corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inc flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inc flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

warning light on dash

wheel arches corroded

wheel trims fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2018 163,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 163,442 miles

Nearside 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 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 Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 151,921 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2016 140,012 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 129,781 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 119,582 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 107,740 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 96,557 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 84,958 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 74,977 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 69,669 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 69,668 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 52,273 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 LWH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWH, 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 LWH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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