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FH05 GVD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,060 mi
Last recorded157,060 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 GVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 157,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2023 157,060 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2022 154,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front headlamp lenses deteriorated

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2021 152,368 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2021 149,595 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 148,211 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 135,033 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 128,295 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 117,254 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 117,254 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 93,895 miles

Rear both sides bump stops perished

Pass 25 Jul 2014 74,299 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 61,830 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 61,736 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine management light on

Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,317 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 51,709 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 46,045 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 38,611 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,611 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 GVD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GVD, 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 GVD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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