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FE05 BXW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,261 mi
Last recorded113,261 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 BXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 113,261 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 102,245 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 102,224 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi - section leaking. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread is also cracked & splitting around tread blocks and primary grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread blocks and primary grooves cracked and splitting (no cords showing) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 92,934 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Brake hose slightly damaged deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 87,338 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 87,338 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 78,961 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of tread on inner edge 195 65 15H (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 70,664 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 70,664 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 58,668 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre cracking .

Offside outer sill damaged .

Pass 11 Nov 2013 47,666 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,536 miles

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

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

Slight drag from nearside rear brake

Pass 21 Mar 2012 42,343 miles

Slight drag from rear brakes.

Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,319 miles

Rear brake discs and pads approx 3,000 miles left.

Pass 10 Feb 2010 34,445 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 27,850 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 19,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,409 miles

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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FE05 BXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE05 BXW, 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 FE05 BXW registered?

FE05 BXW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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