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FE05 TGN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,603 mi
Last recorded111,603 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 TGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 111,603 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 108,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively X 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 May 2019 107,634 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 103,807 miles

slight corrosion on outer sills

Fail 21 May 2018 103,807 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 30 May 2017 100,776 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 96,008 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 96,008 miles

Offside Steering system fouling disc cover plate (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Steering system fouling disc cover plate (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 26 May 2015 91,806 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 91,774 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 84,362 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2013 75,011 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 75,011 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 66,057 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 60,378 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,629 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 52,344 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 46,316 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 36,478 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 TGN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TGN, 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 TGN registered?

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

Is FE05 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 TGN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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