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FE05 DJJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,515 mi
Last recorded129,515 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 DJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 129,515 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2018 129,515 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 120,975 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 120,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 111,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2016 99,455 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 82,469 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 77,204 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 77,204 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 70,961 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 64,815 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 59,069 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 53,282 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 53,282 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 47,891 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 47,891 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 40,091 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 DJJ 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 FE05 DJJ, 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 DJJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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