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FG05 GZS

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,171 mi
Last recorded144,171 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 GZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 144,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers fitted

rear chassis legs slightly corroded

Fail 22 May 2017 144,171 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers fitted

rear chassis legs slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2016 136,319 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear slightly on the inner edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Windscreen zone 'A' has damage larger than 10mm but is not affecting the view of the driver

Pass 5 Jun 2015 128,904 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on the inner edges and also perrished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre perrishing slightly

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside headlamp beam image poor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 118,583 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 118,583 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 105,916 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 105,916 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 92,444 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front anti-link rod rubber boots torn

engine management light on

Pass 4 May 2011 72,344 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 61,668 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 61,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 46,716 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 46,716 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GZS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GZS, 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 GZS registered?

FG05 GZS is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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