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FE05 PWK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,851 mi
Last recorded104,851 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 PWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 104,851 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and undertrays obscuring components

Fail 4 Aug 2021 104,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and undertrays obscuring components

no reverse lights

Pass 4 Aug 2020

Nearside Front 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 brake back plate rusted

Fail 3 Aug 2020

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear brake back plate rusted

Pass 16 Aug 2019 95,035 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded and small holes at rear silencer

Fail 16 Aug 2019 95,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded and small holes at rear silencer

Pass 17 Aug 2018 90,129 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 90,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 85,741 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 80,554 miles

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Aug 2016 80,554 miles

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

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2015 72,876 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 65,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 57,262 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)

front headlight lenses faided

Pass 21 Aug 2012 52,328 miles

traction control light on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,363 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 36,979 miles

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

esp light illuminated

Pass 10 Aug 2009 26,185 miles

esp warning light illuminated

Pass 19 Aug 2008 16,556 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 16,556 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 PWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PWK, 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 PWK registered?

FE05 PWK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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