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FE05 BYA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,582 mi
Last recorded146,582 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 BYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 146,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 140,271 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 140,271 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2017 130,665 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 130,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned Ball Joints, the right joint is on the lift hand side and the lift joint is on the right hand side, incorrectly fitted (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned Ball Joints, the right joint is on the lift hand side and the lift joint is on the right hand side, incorrectly fitted (2.4.G.3a)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 130,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake wear warning light on

clutch pedal sticking intermittent

Fail 25 Mar 2017 130,647 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake wear warning light on

clutch pedal sticking intermittent

Pass 1 Oct 2015 111,555 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 111,554 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 95,702 miles

front tyre edges worn

nearside rear backplate corroded

offside rear backplate holed & corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 84,625 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake back plate heavily corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2012 72,960 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 72,960 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

brake warning light on dash

Pass 13 Jul 2011 65,185 miles

brake warning light on dash

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre wall slight cut to outer

Fail 13 Jul 2011 65,185 miles

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

brake warning light on dash

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre wall slight cut to outer

Pass 13 Jul 2010 57,305 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 54,356 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 54,356 miles

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 42,831 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,197 miles

all brake pads 3-4,000 miles left

nearside rear tyre 3mm on tread

offside rear tyre 2-3 mm on tread

roadwheels protrude from body slightly

Fail 19 Feb 2008 35,197 miles

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

all brake pads 3-4,000 miles left

nearside rear tyre 3mm on tread

offside rear tyre 2-3 mm on tread

roadwheels protrude from body slightly

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 BYA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FE05 BYA, 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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FE05 BYA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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