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FH05 ETD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

207,427 mi
Last recorded207,427 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 ETD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 207,427 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 201,492 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 196,155 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 196,154 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 186,946 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 183,139 miles

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

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 173,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward main bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit seriously worn on the outer edges main tread @2mm promt replacement advised (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit seriously worn on the outer edges main tread @2mm promt replacement advised (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit seriously worn on the outer edges main tread @2mm promt replacement advised (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit seriously worn on the outer edges main tread @2mm promt replacement advised (4.1.E.1)

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

ancillary belt is noisy

Fail 9 Dec 2015 173,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward main bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit seriously worn on the outer edges main tread @2mm promt replacement advised (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit seriously worn on the outer edges main tread @2mm promt replacement advised (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit seriously worn on the outer edges main tread @2mm promt replacement advised (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit seriously worn on the outer edges main tread @2mm promt replacement advised (4.1.E.1)

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

ancillary belt is noisy

Pass 1 Dec 2014 153,095 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)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 135,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Dec 2013 135,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Dec 2012 116,007 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 116,007 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 107,409 miles

marks in windscreen

offside front c.v.gaiter inner clip slightly loose

Fail 14 Dec 2011 107,409 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

marks in windscreen

offside front c.v.gaiter inner clip slightly loose

Pass 15 Dec 2010 94,800 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

marks in windscreen

nearside front wing damaged

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded and pitted

offside front c.v.gaiter slightly loose on inner clip

Pass 1 Dec 2009 78,244 miles

front pads/discs worn

Fail 1 Dec 2009 78,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front pads/discs worn

Pass 18 Dec 2008 64,328 miles

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

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

Oil level low

N/S and O/S rear tyres very badly cracked

Fail 17 Dec 2008 64,328 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil level low

N/S and O/S rear tyres very badly cracked

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 ETD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ETD, 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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FH05 ETD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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