MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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))
Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear both sides bump stops perished
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
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FH05 GVD registered?
FH05 GVD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 June 2005.
Is FH05 GVD safe to buy?
The MOT history for FH05 GVD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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