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FH05 HLA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

131,183 mi
Last recorded131,183 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 HLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 131,183 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded

both front wings corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2025 131,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded

both front wings corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2024 127,153 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components corroded

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 2 Feb 2024 127,153 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Half of Chassis & suspension and related components corroded

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 6 Feb 2023 123,044 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 123,039 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced osf/nsf obscured (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 118,494 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch outer corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2022 118,494 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced osf/nsf lens obscured (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wing corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch outer corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 112,350 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 112,350 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 112,350 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 107,729 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 101,642 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 98,099 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 92,936 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 92,933 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2016 87,328 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 87,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 80,796 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 80,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 75,509 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 75,509 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 59,426 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 49,894 miles

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

front/rear brake disc corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 49,894 miles

front/rear brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 43,947 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2009 36,569 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 36,569 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,461 miles

wear on inside of both front tyres.

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 HLA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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

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The MOT history for FH05 HLA shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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