MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lights (4.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front link upper and lower both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring fractured or broken offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside front and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear inner (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight bind on rear brakes
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both headlights poor beam pattern
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front disc.s worn
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 EPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 EPU, 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 EPU registered?
FG05 EPU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 March 2005.
Is FG05 EPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG05 EPU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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