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FG54 JCY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,261 mi
Last recorded102,261 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 JCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 102,261 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

ESP light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

both headlights slightly deteriorated

secondary bonnet catch seizing up

Fail 26 Mar 2018 102,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

ESP light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

both headlights slightly deteriorated

secondary bonnet catch seizing up

Pass 24 Mar 2017 96,174 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 96,164 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 89,491 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 89,491 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 80,199 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 71,192 miles

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)

bonnet latch faulty not catch fully

Pass 1 Mar 2013 63,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr tyre cracking slightly in tread

osr tyre at 2mm

osr tyre perishing and cracking in tread

primary and secondary bonnet catch seizing up

traction control light on

Fail 1 Mar 2013 63,037 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr tyre cracking slightly in tread

osr tyre at 2mm

osr tyre perishing and cracking in tread

primary and secondary bonnet catch seizing up

traction control light on

Pass 6 Feb 2012 55,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

esp light on

n/s washer not working

Pass 18 Feb 2011 46,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate slightly deteriorated

osr tyre perishing in tread

traction control light on

Pass 3 Feb 2010 35,780 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 28,571 miles

both rear tyres perishing in tread

Fail 16 Feb 2009 28,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing in tread

Pass 12 Feb 2008 19,074 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 19,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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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FG54 JCY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 FG54 JCY, 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 FG54 JCY registered?

FG54 JCY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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