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FG05 JVX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,093 mi
Last recorded144,093 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 JVX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 144,093 miles
Pass 22 May 2014

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Vehicle tested in wet conditions

Pass 14 May 2013 125,574 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 125,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 110,069 miles

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

advise o/s front pads worn

Pass 27 May 2011 89,027 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges (within central 3 quaters)

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wires have been cut and joined

o/s and n/s/f suspension arm bushes worn and have movement

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

slight movement in o/s and n/s/r radius arm bushes

undertray and under body covers fitted

Fail 26 May 2011 89,007 miles

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

Offside 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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges (within central 3 quaters)

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor wires have been cut and joined

o/s and n/s/f suspension arm bushes worn and have movement

rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

slight movement in o/s and n/s/r radius arm bushes

undertray and under body covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2010 71,709 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 71,709 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 52,107 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2008 33,800 miles

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 JVX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JVX, 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 JVX registered?

FG05 JVX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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