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FE05 GUX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,019 mi
Last recorded179,019 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 GUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 179,019 miles

Nearside Rear slight wheel bind

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 11 Sep 2023 179,009 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear slight wheel bind

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2022 175,899 miles

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 164,028 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

gearbox damp with oil

general underbody corrosion

offside front outer cv boot perished and damp with grease

offside front tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2019 151,804 miles

Both Rear Tyres Inner Edge Wearing

Offside Front Tyre Wearing Close To Limit

Pass 27 Nov 2017 130,436 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 118,187 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 93,084 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 74,333 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 74,333 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 67,211 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 67,160 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 59,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge off tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake disc's corroroed inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2011 52,661 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre worn inner edge off tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake disc's corroroed inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front o/s tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,651 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 GUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc 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 GUX, 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 GUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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