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FE54 LUJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,839 mi
Last recorded102,839 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 LUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 102,839 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 99,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2021 96,754 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 96,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 94,662 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 90,186 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 90,185 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 85,398 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 85,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 80,344 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 76,013 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 71,169 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 71,169 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 66,186 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 66,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front wiper blade worn. smearing screen

Pass 23 Nov 2012 62,709 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 62,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 59,278 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 54,664 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 48,694 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 42,776 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 37,007 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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FE54 LUJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FE54 LUJ, 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 FE54 LUJ registered?

FE54 LUJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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