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FD05 UYX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

104,998 mi
Last recorded104,998 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 UYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 104,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded where not in full contact with brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated and leaking small amount of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear most bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear most bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded where not in full contact with brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 104,998 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive black smoke when revved and not clearing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML is on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective oxidised and causing no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective oxidised causing no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged has a cut showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded where not in full contact with brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated and leaking small amount of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear most bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear most bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded where not in full contact with brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 103,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 1 Nov 2019 103,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2018 100,436 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 20 Oct 2017 97,353 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 94,560 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 94,560 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 91,983 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 91,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 89,837 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2014 89,837 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Oct 2013 86,395 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 81,551 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside front tyre badly cracked, split and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 20 Oct 2012 81,551 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside outer side light not working

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

offside front tyre badly cracked, split and perished

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 24 Oct 2011 76,648 miles

Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 76,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Car has engine and/or floor covers fitted. Unable to see certain testable items

Engine coolant level low

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

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 70,830 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 70,830 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 57,843 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 57,843 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,195 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 40,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 UYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 UYX, 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 UYX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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