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FG05 ZHU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

92,323 mi
Last recorded92,323 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 ZHU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 92,323 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 92,323 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 89,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 85,976 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 80,541 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 74,398 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 66,681 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 58,379 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 47,814 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 38,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 31,205 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 24,429 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,846 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 21,349 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 18,797 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,510 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ACROSS INNER EDGES

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 ZHU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ZHU, 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 ZHU registered?

FG05 ZHU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is FG05 ZHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG05 ZHU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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