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FE05 SUY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,949 mi
Last recorded90,949 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 SUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint bolts don't have locking device fitted

Offside Front Inner lower ball joint bolts don't have locking device fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 90,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint bolts don't have locking device fitted

Offside Front Inner lower ball joint bolts don't have locking device fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 83,397 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 74,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 66,942 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 59,368 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 53,256 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,142 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 48,434 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2013 48,434 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 45,529 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 39,304 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 35,874 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 28,487 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,342 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 SUY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SUY, 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 SUY registered?

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

Is FE05 SUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 SUY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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