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FD05 XME

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

175,769 mi
Last recorded175,769 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 XME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 175,769 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 169,515 miles

Fuel flap release button is broken

Rear springs are corroded

Stone chip in screen

T C S Light is on

Fail 11 Apr 2018 169,515 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

T C S Light is on

Both headlamps are in poor condition

Fuel flap release button is broken

Rear springs are corroded

Stone chip in screen

Pass 5 Apr 2017 164,996 miles

Both headlamps are in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2016 160,029 miles

Ns outer cv boot is perishing

Ns rear coil spring is corroded at base

Stone chip in screen

Pass 17 Apr 2015 157,045 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 157,045 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 150,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre very close to 1:6mm LIMIT and worn on outer edges

slight brake bind on offside rear wheel

Pass 18 Mar 2013 143,966 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 143,966 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 135,453 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 135,453 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2011 128,922 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 124,891 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 115,573 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 93,225 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 93,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XME is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc 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 XME, 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 XME is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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