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FD05 XLX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,680 mi
Last recorded118,680 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 XLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2019 118,680 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 105,985 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 105,985 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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 92,530 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 92,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,707 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 73,075 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 73,075 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 64,241 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 64,241 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2013 54,537 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 54,537 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 48,492 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 46,315 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,455 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 35,202 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/f & o/s/r seats

coolant level slightly low

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 19 May 2008 26,259 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

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 XLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XLX, 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 XLX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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