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FE05 ZRC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,494 mi
Last recorded92,494 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 ZRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 92,494 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 92,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 85,664 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 85,645 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,334 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 75,324 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 75,324 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 69,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2013 63,696 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 63,694 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag warning on

Fail 17 Jul 2012 57,008 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag warning on

Pass 29 Jun 2011 48,184 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,931 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 42,931 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 33,976 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 33,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,456 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 27,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZRC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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