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FH05 ENT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,669 mi
Last recorded112,669 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 ENT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 112,669 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under-body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine soaked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 112,669 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under-body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine soaked (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 103,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge is almost devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge is almost devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 103,635 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator discs corroded and badly lipped (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid sounds empty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge is almost devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge is almost devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 96,174 miles

EML on

Fail 11 Jan 2018 96,174 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15V CS (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

EML on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 88,349 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 88,310 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 88,310 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 80,271 miles

engine management lamp on

Pass 27 Sep 2014 69,046 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 60,453 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2013 60,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 43,212 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,366 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 33,691 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 27,461 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 20,750 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 ENT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 ENT, 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

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What year was FH05 ENT registered?

FH05 ENT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 July 2005.

Is FH05 ENT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 ENT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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