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FH05 ENP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,655 mi
Last recorded85,655 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 ENP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 85,655 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 78,931 miles

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit slightly damaged and loose.

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 26 Jun 2019 78,919 miles

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

Engine oil leak but not excessive.

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn.

Offside Rear Light unit slightly damaged and loose.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 27 Jul 2018 74,016 miles

Rear brake pad's wearing low.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 27 Jul 2018 74,016 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pad's wearing low.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 68,757 miles

high level gone dull (led lamp)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 68,757 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

high level gone dull (led lamp)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 68,622 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 56,039 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 56,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,345 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 35,641 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 33,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 31,425 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 27,674 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,629 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,894 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 15,670 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 ENP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FH05 ENP, 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 FH05 ENP registered?

FH05 ENP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is FH05 ENP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 ENP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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