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FE05 SUH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,342 mi
Last recorded141,342 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 SUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 141,342 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 131,445 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 113,620 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly distorted (2.4.G.4a)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 113,600 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 111,757 miles

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

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

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

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

advise nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 23 Nov 2013 106,043 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 95,347 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2011 86,104 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 80,244 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 53,230 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 119,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SUH, 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 SUH registered?

FE05 SUH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is FE05 SUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 SUH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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