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FD05 OYK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

188,359 mi
Last recorded188,359 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 OYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 188,359 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 188,357 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 175,273 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 175,273 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 163,790 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately not in correct position and all rusty (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are all dry rusty req wax oil grease now through out

Fail 3 Apr 2018 163,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill as holes in sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately not in correct position and all rusty (2.4.A.2)

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

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses are all dry rusty req wax oil grease now through out

Pass 7 Apr 2017 153,197 miles

ENGINE COVER LOOSE ON CLIPS DAMAGED

UNDERBODY BRAKE PIPES SPRINGS REQ WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT

Fail 5 Apr 2017 153,190 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated AND REAR ALL 4 BACK PLATES ARE RUSTY DROPPING OFF REMOVE OR REPLACE (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination inner part gaitor is split centre (2.5.C.1e)

ENGINE COVER LOOSE ON CLIPS DAMAGED

UNDERBODY BRAKE PIPES SPRINGS REQ WAX OIL GREASE NOW THROUGH OUT

Pass 2 Apr 2016 140,824 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

wax oil needed

Pass 1 Apr 2015 125,431 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

dry and rusty on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 22 Mar 2014 111,456 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 97,122 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 84,296 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,096 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,746 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,652 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 25,016 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 OYK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 OYK, 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 OYK registered?

FD05 OYK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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