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FE05 WWG

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

121,235 mi
Last recorded121,235 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 WWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2022 121,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 120,167 miles

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

Corrosion underside of vehicle and brake back plates.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively All (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 119,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle underside corroded and brake back plates.

Pass 26 Feb 2019 116,274 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 116,274 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 112,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has corrosion but not excessive.

Fail 6 Mar 2018 112,800 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

EML lamp illuminated.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has corrosion but not excessive.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 111,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine check light on

Pass 12 Mar 2016 109,331 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front fog lamp broken

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Several small cuts in front tyres

Water pump leaking

offside front and both rear brake back plates very rusty

undertrays fitted through out

Pass 20 Feb 2015 101,803 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp protectors fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front foglamp lense cracked

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake backplates very rusty

Fail 19 Feb 2015 101,800 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp protectors fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front foglamp lense cracked

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake backplates very rusty

Pass 25 Feb 2014 92,323 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 81,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light illuminated.

Traction control light illuminated.

Fail 24 Jan 2013 81,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light illuminated.

Traction control light illuminated.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 68,857 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 68,857 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 57,465 miles

Offside front fog light lense cracked

Fail 16 Feb 2011 57,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front fog light lense cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2010 46,831 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 46,831 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 37,110 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 37,110 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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 WWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WWG, 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 WWG is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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