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FG05 EPU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,652 mi
Last recorded161,652 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 EPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 161,652 miles

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))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 161,312 miles

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))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 149,940 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 139,093 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 18 Feb 2016 126,168 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 112,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlights poor beam pattern

Pass 20 Feb 2014 98,958 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 98,957 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 82,959 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 67,442 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 54,912 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 40,398 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,811 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,321 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 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.

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