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FE05 OMG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,152 mi
Last recorded99,152 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 OMG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 99,152 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 99,152 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 89,683 miles

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

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 80,676 miles

Engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Limited inspection of brake pipes due to protective coating

Fail 7 Sep 2016 80,675 miles

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

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

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Limited inspection of brake pipes due to protective coating

Pass 6 Aug 2015 73,058 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 73,058 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 64,250 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 56,211 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 56,209 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,486 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 47,679 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,582 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres have slight cracks

Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,928 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 23,615 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 OMG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OMG, 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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What year was FE05 OMG registered?

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

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