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FD54 WFY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,478 mi
Last recorded193,478 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 WFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 193,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 193,467 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 177,134 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 156,405 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 156,400 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 149,179 miles

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

both front anti roll bar links gators perished

n/s steering rack gator perished

o/s cv boot perished

Pass 12 Oct 2018 130,637 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 130,637 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 131,632 miles

ECU light on

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Inner brake discs rusting

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2017 131,561 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

ECU light on

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Inner brake discs rusting

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2016 125,232 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs rusting

under vehicle covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2016 125,162 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs rusting

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2015 118,013 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged

Nearside Rear brake sticking on slightly

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 112,952 miles

N/S/F Cv boot not fitting correctly

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

NOS/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 112,952 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/F Cv boot not fitting correctly

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

NOS/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 106,890 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 106,890 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 99,680 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 89,570 miles

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

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

airbag light on

engine management light on

Pass 29 Sep 2010 82,532 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 82,532 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2009 77,983 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 73,207 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Aug 2008 73,202 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Air bag warning lamp on

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FD54 WFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FD54 WFY, 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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FD54 WFY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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