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FG05 GZF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,124 mi
Last recorded124,124 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 GZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 124,124 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2015 113,630 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 103,293 miles

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

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

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 17 Feb 2014 103,293 miles

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

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 22 Feb 2013 94,429 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 94,429 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 88,015 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 79,423 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 72,657 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 61,650 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 46,206 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 GZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GZF, 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 GZF registered?

FG05 GZF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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