MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,401 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres (4.1.E.1)
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)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
advise front brakes getting worn
advise rear discs slightly lipped
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FG05 EPK registered?
FG05 EPK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 March 2005.
Is FG05 EPK safe to buy?
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