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FG05 ZLY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,845 mi
Last recorded121,845 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 121,845 miles

condition of both front headlamps

condition of front number plate

near side front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2018 113,763 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 108,354 miles

both rear lower arm bushes splting

engine light on

front and rear disc corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 108,354 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both rear brakes binding (3.5.1k)

both rear lower arm rear bushes spliting

both rear lower arm rear bushes spliting

both rear lower arm rear bushes spliting

engine light on

front brake disc corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2017 108,354 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement both rear brakes binding (3.5.1k)

both rear lower arm rear bushes spliting

both rear lower arm rear bushes spliting

both rear lower arm rear bushes spliting

engine light on

front brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 106,458 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perrished

engine light on

front brake disc corroded plus lipped

Pass 24 Jun 2015 102,187 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 97,039 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 95,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 91,926 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 87,381 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 84,060 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 72,265 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 56,828 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 ZLY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZLY, 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 ZLY registered?

FG05 ZLY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is FG05 ZLY safe to buy?

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