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FH05 HLC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

137,938 mi
Last recorded137,938 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 137,938 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

offside front wing corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2023 137,938 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

offside front wing corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2022 129,783 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

offside front wing corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2022 129,783 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both / also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

offside front wing corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 122,298 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 122,298 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak suspect water pump ()

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 117,295 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 117,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 111,770 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both / also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 111,770 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both / also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 106,735 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear both tyres perished

Fail 13 Mar 2018 106,735 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear both tyres perished

Pass 29 Mar 2017 102,175 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 102,175 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 97,694 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 97,694 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 93,601 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 88,851 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 82,399 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,999 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 69,111 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 57,707 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 57,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,306 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 34,100 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 HLC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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