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FD05 UYN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,895 mi
Last recorded145,895 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2021 145,895 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel very hard when opperated (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front discs and pads lipped and worn

Pass 20 Nov 2020 133,852 miles

both headlamps dull

corrosion and holes to n/s front outer wheel arch lip

engine management light on

both front tyres very heavily worn on inner shoulders

Fail 14 Nov 2020 133,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

both headlamps dull

corrosion and holes to n/s front outer wheel arch lip

engine management light on

both front tyres very heavily worn on inner shoulders

Pass 19 Dec 2019 128,115 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 123,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2017 116,858 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 111,032 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 111,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 105,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/f slight cracking/perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and o/s/f lens slight deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 99,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 99,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 95,916 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r tyre cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 21 Feb 2013 82,275 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 70,071 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 65,495 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 65,387 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 56,975 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

edgewear on nearside rear tyre

front and rear brake discs worn and scored

Fail 28 Jun 2010 56,975 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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

edgewear on nearside rear tyre

front and rear brake discs worn and scored

Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,905 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 28,349 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 UYN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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