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FG05 UMC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

160,058 mi
Last recorded160,058 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 160,058 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 152,261 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 152,261 miles

Position lamp not working both front side lights out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 141,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 129,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Not secured in connecting sleeve (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens is cracked

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop is broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 129,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Not secured in connecting sleeve (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens is cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop is broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heat shield not secured

Pass 9 May 2017 119,634 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fog lamp lens is cracked

Pass 14 May 2016 111,353 miles

Coolant leak

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

O/S/R brake binding slightly

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 103,551 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 103,551 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 96,989 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 93,988 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 92,828 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)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Mar 2012 92,828 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Mar 2011 88,339 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 71,161 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 57,998 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,374 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 46,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UMC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UMC, 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 UMC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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