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FH05 WMX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

128,912 mi
Last recorded128,912 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 WMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 128,912 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 120,061 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2017 116,612 miles

Engine stabiliser mount bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 113,438 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre starting to crack

Pass 6 Feb 2015 109,382 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 107,732 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 105,534 miles

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

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

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Pass 26 Jan 2012 96,971 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 96,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 92,034 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 78,731 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 70,155 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 51,133 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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 WMX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WMX, 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 WMX registered?

FH05 WMX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is FH05 WMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH05 WMX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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