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FG05 LJE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,548 mi
Last recorded130,548 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 LJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 130,548 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 130,548 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 126,149 miles

Offside Front spring not lined

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Dec 2019 126,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front spring not lined

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Dec 2018 122,581 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 118,389 miles

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

Offside 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)

engine management lamp on

Fail 9 Dec 2017 118,337 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

engine management lamp on

Pass 17 Dec 2016 115,986 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 110,656 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 110,518 miles

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

EML light on dash

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 94,316 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

bonnet damaged but with no sharp edges

both headlights deteriorated

engine management warning lamp illuminated

nearside rear brake binding slightlty when turned by hand

oil level on minimum

Fail 8 Aug 2014 94,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

bonnet damaged but with no sharp edges

both headlights deteriorated

engine management warning lamp illuminated

nearside rear brake binding slightlty when turned by hand

oil level on minimum

Pass 13 Jul 2013 90,280 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

engine management warning light lit

Fail 13 Jul 2013 90,280 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

engine management warning light lit

Pass 18 Nov 2011 69,320 miles

EML warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 42,697 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 31,342 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 19,065 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 LJE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LJE, 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 LJE registered?

FG05 LJE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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