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FH05 HLD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

75,822 mi
Last recorded75,822 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 HLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2021 75,822 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced full sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 72,144 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 72,144 miles

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 70,764 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

inner and outer sills corroded around existing drain holes

Fail 12 Jun 2019 70,764 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

inner and outer sills corroded around existing drain holes

Pass 22 Jun 2018 70,050 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 70,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 68,986 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 67,949 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 65,749 miles

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

o/s/r brake bindidng slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,426 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 58,504 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 12 Jun 2013 58,504 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)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 54,656 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 49,985 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 49,985 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 42,794 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 35,601 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 35,601 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 28,077 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

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)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 28,077 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)

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 HLD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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