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FD05 WNZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,604 mi
Last recorded127,604 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 127,604 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 116,461 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 115,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake linkage has restricted free movement O/S REAR CALIPER ACCUATING ARM (3.5.1k)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 108,990 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP GLASSES DETERIORATED

FRONT SUSPENSION, LOWER WISHBONES, BOTH REARMOST BUSHES DETERIORATED

N/S REAR TYRE TREAD LOW

O/S OUTER C.V. JONT GAITER DETEIORATED

Fail 3 Feb 2017 108,845 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH HEADLAMP GLASSES DETERIORATED

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WORN ON INNER SHOULDERS

FRONT SUSPENSION, LOWER WISHBONES, BOTH REARMOST BUSHES DETERIORATED

O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE NOT RETUNING FULLY

O/S OUTER C.V. JONT GAITER DETEIORATED

Pass 8 Feb 2016 99,785 miles

slight drag rear brakes

Fail 8 Feb 2016 99,785 miles

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

slight drag rear brakes

Pass 1 Sep 2014 88,205 miles

o/s front tyre on limit

Pass 28 Aug 2013 78,243 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 78,223 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 68,884 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsr,osr and nsf brake back plates corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 68,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nsr,osr and nsf brake back plates corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2011 61,696 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 61,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

timing belt due

Pass 1 Jul 2010 51,095 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 38,762 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 29,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 WNZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WNZ, 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 WNZ registered?

FD05 WNZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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