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FE05 WWC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

216,088 mi
Last recorded216,088 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 WWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 216,088 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 216,088 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 212,891 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust sleeve strap fractured.

Fail 18 Feb 2021 212,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

centre exhaust sleeve strap fractured.

Pass 12 Feb 2020 211,596 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose joiner clamp fractured. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 211,596 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose joiner clamp fractured. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 205,006 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 204,498 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 195,373 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 195,373 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 180,194 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 161,918 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 161,918 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 144,682 miles

Rear disc wearing thin and brakes showing signs of overheating

Fail 24 Feb 2015 144,682 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear disc wearing thin and brakes showing signs of overheating

Pass 1 Mar 2014 122,901 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 104,021 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 82,406 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 82,406 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 63,689 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 44,420 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 23,717 miles

both rear tyres showing light age related cracking

slight grease seepage from nearside outer cv boot securing clip

suspect rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,707 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 16,707 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 WWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WWC, 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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FE05 WWC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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