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FG05 FZV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

191,314 mi
Last recorded191,314 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 FZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 191,314 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 180,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2020 180,103 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.884 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2019 169,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 169,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Near side front wing has some corrosion present.

Nearside Front tyre worn low in centre of tread.

Offside Front Outer CV joint gaiter is deteriorated.

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Pass 12 Jul 2018 154,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cv boot deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake back plate missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 154,800 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Cv boot deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake back plate missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 138,762 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorating.

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

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

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on the inner edge.

Fail 14 Jun 2017 138,760 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear tyres deteriorating.

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

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

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on the inner edge.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 123,155 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 123,153 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to access boot from outside

Pass 1 Jun 2015 109,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 109,806 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding and pads worn

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 97,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The front brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2014 97,661 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The front brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

The off side rear brake discs is scored.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 87,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The near side front shock absorber is starting to show signs of leaking fluid.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 78,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The front and rear brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jun 2012 78,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

The front and rear brake discs are showing some signs of wear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 66,695 miles

The nearside front and offside front anti roll bar drop link arm upper joint dust boot split

Fail 4 Jul 2011 66,693 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

The nearside front and offside front anti roll bar drop link arm upper joint dust boot split

Pass 21 Jun 2010 53,632 miles

The off side front tyre is worn low.

Pass 11 May 2009 42,858 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 42,856 miles

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

The near side rear tyre is wearing unevenly and low in places around the inner edge of the tread.

Pass 29 Mar 2008 32,259 miles

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

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

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 FZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 FZV, 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 FZV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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