MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,604 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
both rear shock absorber outer casings broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp puts indicator light on (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp puts indicator light on (4.2.3 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault dash display indicating a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
both rear shock absorber outer casings broken
Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp puts indicator light on (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp puts indicator light on (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Dash display indicating fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
both rear shocker shrouds detached from top mount
exhaust strap starting to corrode
n/s/r tyre been curbed
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear discs have corrosion on both faces
air bag light on
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front discs pitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front cv boot slightly leaking from its housing
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FE05 DKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 DKF, 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 DKF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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