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FE05 MZZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,100 mi
Last recorded82,100 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 MZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 82,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 74,567 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 74,567 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 68,848 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 68,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 60,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 60,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 48,575 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,558 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 30,543 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 MZZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE05 MZZ registered?

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

Is FE05 MZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 MZZ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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