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FG05 AUM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,241 mi
Last recorded155,241 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 AUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 155,241 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 155,218 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

eml on

Pass 11 Jun 2016 136,900 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 128,070 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 120,148 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 102,875 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 102,875 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 88,426 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracking in thread

Pass 24 Apr 2012 88,426 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking in thread

Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,997 miles

Engine warning light constantly illuminated

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

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

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

offside rear tyre aged/perished

Fail 27 Apr 2011 80,997 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine warning light constantly illuminated

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

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

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

offside rear tyre aged/perished

Pass 4 Nov 2009 75,281 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front suspension arm bushes splitting

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2008 68,862 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 68,862 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 61,041 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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FG05 AUM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG05 AUM, 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 FG05 AUM registered?

FG05 AUM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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