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FD05 UYU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,163 mi
Last recorded138,163 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 UYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2020 138,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front wheel arches corroded and poor condition

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 28 May 2019 129,600 miles

Nearside Front advise n/s/f wing corroded

Fail 28 May 2019 129,600 miles

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

Nearside Front advise n/s/f wing corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2018 123,139 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 123,139 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2017 115,300 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 115,300 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 107,158 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 104,560 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 104,550 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 101,645 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 98,812 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 93,271 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 88,840 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 88,633 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 72,119 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 58,322 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,755 miles

Both front tyres are worn low on the inner edges of the tread.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 42,755 miles

Both front tyres are worn low on the inner edges of the tread.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 27,855 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 27,855 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 UYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UYU, 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 UYU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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