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FH05 AAN

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,512 mi
Last recorded74,512 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 AAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 74,512 miles

2x child seats fitted preventing testing of 2 rear seatbelts

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 74,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

2x child seats fitted preventing testing of 2 rear seatbelts

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 74,500 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)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 55,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 47,524 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 41,816 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 35,181 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 29,561 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 24,767 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 17,565 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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FH05 AAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH05 AAN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FH05 AAN?

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What year was FH05 AAN registered?

FH05 AAN is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is FH05 AAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 AAN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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