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FG05 FXV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,217 mi
Last recorded157,217 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 FXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 157,217 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/f wing has slight corrosion

o/s/f wing covered with tape

rear suspension corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 13 Jun 2022 157,217 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s/f wing has slight corrosion

o/s/f wing covered with tape

rear suspension corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 24 May 2021 157,183 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sills covered with underseal

o/s/f wing slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 149,526 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 149,526 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 141,264 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 141,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 136,049 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 136,049 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 124,631 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 124,631 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 108,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general underbody rust

Pass 2 Sep 2015 108,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general underbody rust

Pass 20 Jun 2014 97,639 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 88,761 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 79,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 70,238 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 57,883 miles

nearside front tyre tread is close to legal limit

Pass 15 Jun 2009 43,788 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 43,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,074 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 FXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FXV, 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 FXV registered?

FG05 FXV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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