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FE05 WWU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,341 mi
Last recorded153,341 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 153,341 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 138,895 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 133,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front lower wishbone rear bush starting to perish

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 129,009 miles

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

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

Rear both rear tyres close on the edge

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 129,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (rear) (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear both rear tyres close on the edge

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 120,370 miles

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

Offside Front tyre close on the age

Pass 24 Mar 2016 115,483 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)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 115,483 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 26 Mar 2015 107,863 miles

front registration plate cracked

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2015 177,700 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front registration plate cracked

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2014 94,429 miles

Both front tyres have worn edges

Fail 18 Feb 2013 82,906 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 82,906 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 69,311 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 69,311 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 63,811 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 51,018 miles

Coolant leak

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

under covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2009 51,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

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

under covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2008 35,336 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 WWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WWU, 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 WWU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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