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FH05 HKD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,914 mi
Last recorded189,914 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 HKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 189,914 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 179,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 170,900 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 160,410 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 150,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

traction control light on

Fail 23 Jul 2019 150,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

traction control light on

Pass 20 Jul 2018 142,654 miles

both front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

nearside front flexible brake hose showing signs of cracking

offside front flexible brake hose showing signs of cracking

traction control light on

Fail 19 Jul 2018 142,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

nearside front flexible brake hose showing signs of cracking

offside front flexible brake hose showing signs of cracking

traction control light on

Pass 19 Jul 2017 135,619 miles

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Traction control light on

Fail 18 Jul 2017 135,619 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear of arm (2.4.G.2)

Traction control light on

Pass 19 Jul 2016 129,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 129,357 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 124,189 miles

Due to problems with MOT2 we have had to test this vehicle on CT testing and re-enter results on MOT 1.CT No-4817995F- 20/7/2015

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Traction control light on.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 124,189 miles

Due to problems with MOT2 we have had to test this vehicle on CT testing and re-enter results on MOT 1.CT No-4817995F- 20/7/2015

Traction control light on.

Pass 4 Jul 2014 114,818 miles

traction control light on

Pass 22 Jul 2013 105,056 miles

traction control light on

Fail 20 Jul 2013 105,056 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

traction control light on

Pass 17 Jul 2012 92,076 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 77,068 miles

traction control light on

Fail 11 Jun 2010 60,416 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

esp light staying on

nearside front tyre on limit, offside front on 2mm both wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre on 3mm and stress cracking

oil on min level

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Jun 2010 60,416 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

esp light staying on

nearside front tyre on limit, offside front on 2mm both wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre on 3mm and stress cracking

oil on min level

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Jun 2009 49,149 miles

offside rear tyre stress cracking

Pass 29 May 2008 34,975 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)

nearside front tyre worn out on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2008 34,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre worn out on inner edge

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 HKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HKD, 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 HKD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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