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FH05 WNL

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,488 mi
Last recorded171,488 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 WNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 171,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak above gearbox ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 171,488 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape)(20/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Coolant leak above gearbox ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 152,548 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 152,546 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 144,373 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 139,140 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edges

corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f wheel arches

stone chips to swept areas but not affecting drivers view

Fail 22 Jun 2018 139,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edges

corrosion to o/s/f and n/s/f wheel arches

headlight lenses scratched/frosted

stone chips to swept areas but not affecting drivers view

Pass 21 Jun 2017 124,225 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

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

corrosion evident on o/s/f and n/s/f wheel arches

Fail 21 Jun 2017 124,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil springs corroded

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

corrosion evident on o/s/f and n/s/f wheel arches

Pass 23 Jun 2016 110,482 miles

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

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

corrosion evident on o/s/f wheel arch

headlight lenses scratched/frosting

poor headlight beam images

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2016 110,481 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

corrosion evident on o/s/f wheel arch

headlight lenses scratched/frosting

poor headlight beam images

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 96,744 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

corrosion evident on o/s/f wheelarch

headlight lenses scratched/frosting

o/s outersill damaged

poor headlight beam images

Pass 23 Jun 2014 83,044 miles

Item removed from windscreen before test.

Nearside and Offside front wheel arches starting to corrode.

Nearside and Offside headlamp lenses slightly frosted.

Two small cracks in windscreen.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 70,317 miles

Nearside and Offside rear coil springs corroded.

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on inside edge.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 70,317 miles

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

Nearside and Offside rear coil springs corroded.

Offside front tyre 2mm in centre tread area.

Offside rear tyre worn slightly on inside edge.

Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,152 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 46,959 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 43,677 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,525 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 4 Jun 2008 26,500 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 WNL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WNL, 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 WNL registered?

FH05 WNL is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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