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FG05 CZB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,084 mi
Last recorded137,084 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 CZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 137,084 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 134,969 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 132,760 miles

Offside front fog lense cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2017 128,617 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 128,564 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 125,119 miles

Offside Front Broken

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 125,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Broken

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 122,744 miles

Front both tyres wearing on inner edge - needs retracking

Pass 22 Sep 2014 119,987 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise- n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 113,858 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise- n/s/r tyre has a nail in the centre

Pass 17 Sep 2012 108,945 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 103,755 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 98,392 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 94,001 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 82,798 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 CZB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FG05 CZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG05 CZB registered?

FG05 CZB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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The MOT history for FG05 CZB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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