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FG05 EPK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,401 mi
Last recorded168,401 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 168,401 miles

Both rear tires feathered

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush x2 (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 168,400 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear tires feathered

Central Exhaust clamp missing

EML on

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush x2 (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Sump guard loose

Wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 29 Mar 2017 155,017 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 155,016 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

EML on

Front brake application uneven

Pass 25 Mar 2016 139,913 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 139,912 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)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 128,566 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 128,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 115,954 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 101,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 89,685 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 77,064 miles

advise front brakes getting worn

advise rear discs slightly lipped

Pass 20 Mar 2010 64,051 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 50,753 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 39,242 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 EPK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG05 EPK, 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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FG05 EPK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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