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FG05 VUN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

132,263 mi
Last recorded132,263 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 VUN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 132,263 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 119,839 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 119,839 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 111,959 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 111,952 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 R15 91H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear ( corroded ) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 101,236 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 101,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 3MM - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi pipe

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2020 91,878 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 91,873 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 78,146 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 78,146 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 68,015 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 68,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is illuminated

Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,366 miles

both front tyres on wear bars and perished

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 28 Feb 2017 61,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on 2mm and deteriorating (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 50,190 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 39,663 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Mar 2014 37,490 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 37,465 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine oil level low.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished on outer edges.

Rear wiper blade deteriated.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,748 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,891 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,374 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 26,374 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2010 22,102 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 22,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 18,754 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 18,754 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,821 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 14,821 miles

Nearside Front 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 VUN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 VUN, 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 VUN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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