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FEZ 7243

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

160,406 mi
Last recorded160,406 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEZ 7243
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 160,406 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 145,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2018 135,956 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 132,987 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 132,981 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 124,436 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2015 110,479 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65-15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 110,476 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65-15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65-15 (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65-15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 97,890 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

slight bind rear brakes

Pass 4 Nov 2013 93,813 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 89,726 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 86,995 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 86,995 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

near side rear wheel is running on an angle due to the damage of trailing arm

Pass 15 Nov 2010 80,246 miles

n/s/r brake bind

Fail 13 Nov 2010 80,123 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 69,804 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 62,009 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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FEZ 7243 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FEZ 7243, 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 FEZ 7243 registered?

FEZ 7243 is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is FEZ 7243 safe to buy?

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