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FH05 WNM

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,950 mi
Last recorded162,950 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 162,950 miles

Nearside beam pattern faint

Pass 4 Jun 2019 154,381 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 139,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 138,826 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 3 Nov 2016 119,692 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 103,531 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 89,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 75,720 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 75,720 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 69,782 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 69,782 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 60,892 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on inside edges.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/F Stone shield behind brake disc badly corroded.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 51,112 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 51,100 miles

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

brake warning light displayed on dashboard

front wiper blades smear slightly

n/s/r seat belt only had visual check due to baby seat being fitted

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

stone chip in zone A on limit

suspect front brake pads nearly out

suspect tracking out wearing inside edge

Pass 18 Jun 2009 43,432 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 43,432 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,119 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 WNM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WNM, 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 WNM registered?

FH05 WNM is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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