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FG05 OHJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,647 mi
Last recorded163,647 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 OHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 163,647 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 156,873 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both head lamps misted . (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leaking from engine . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose split to inner core . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush deteriorated / split . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill holed and corroded rear section . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush deteriorated / split / . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outer sill holed and corroded rear section . (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front front suspension components corroded .

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear brake hoses deteriorated . / cracks in rubber developing . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear little hand brake reserve travel .

Rear rear suspension components corroded .

Pass 7 Sep 2018 121,289 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 121,289 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2017 120,231 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 111,331 miles

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

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 1 Apr 2015 103,747 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,313 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2014 97,309 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2013 86,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 86,937 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 80,970 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 71,215 miles

rear brake discs corroded/worn.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,910 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 60,649 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Engine Management light on

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 48,616 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 47,798 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,433 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 OHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OHJ, 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 OHJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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