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FG05 CZF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

146,053 mi
Last recorded146,053 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 CZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 146,053 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin and perishing with cracks

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

clutch assembly worn/vibration

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

some deterioration to headlamp lenses

Fail 26 Aug 2023 146,053 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing thin and perishing with cracks

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

clutch assembly worn/vibration

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

some deterioration to headlamp lenses

Pass 30 Aug 2022 140,433 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

clutch judder

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

deterioration to headlamp lenses

Pass 24 Aug 2021 132,154 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

some deterioration to headlamps lenses

some wear and deterioration to front and rear tyres

Pass 24 Aug 2020 123,925 miles

brake pipes greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight deterioration to rear tyres

some corrosion to suspension components

some deterioration to headlamps(weathered)

Fail 24 Aug 2020 123,925 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake pipes greased/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

offside rear brake binding slightly

slight deterioration to rear tyres

some corrosion to suspension components

some deterioration to headlamps(weathered)

Pass 19 Aug 2019 117,225 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/undertrays fitted (1.1.11 (c))

some corrosion to suspension components

Pass 28 Aug 2018 109,517 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside suspension components

Fail 28 Aug 2018 109,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside suspension components

Pass 31 Aug 2017 98,659 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing thin and worn on inner edges

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside close to limit (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 98,659 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front nearside and offside tyres wearing thin and worn on inner edges

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside close to limit (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 86,487 miles

wear and deterioration to rear nearside and offside tyres

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 74,967 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 62,236 miles

some deterioration and cracks to all four tyres

Fail 28 Aug 2014 62,236 miles

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

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

engine MIL light on

some deterioration and cracks to all four tyres

Pass 2 Sep 2013 52,101 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 42,228 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 28 Aug 2012 42,225 miles

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

engine managment light on

Pass 31 Aug 2011 37,138 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 37,136 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 31,563 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

condition of both rear tyres

Pass 2 Sep 2009 26,717 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 21,639 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,498 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 20,498 miles

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

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

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 CZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 CZF, 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 CZF registered?

FG05 CZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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