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FH05 XJW

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,718 mi
Last recorded147,718 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 XJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 147,718 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small hole in c.v boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose forward (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 143,325 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 143,325 miles

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter seal reseated (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 139,358 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 128,943 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 123,932 miles

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front door is damaged

under tray is damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2017 123,932 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

auxiliary belt and tensioner worn that bad its cutting through aircon pipes

nearside front door is damaged

under tray is damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2016 119,160 miles

emission's to clean to test

Fail 18 Jan 2016 119,160 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

emission's to clean to test

Pass 7 Apr 2015 111,567 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

crack to screen however not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 7 Apr 2015 111,566 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

crack to screen however not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 8 Apr 2014 106,185 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 101,207 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 93,036 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 82,164 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 73,276 miles

GENERAL MINOR OIL LEAKS

NSF AND NSR SEATBELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SAFETY SEATS FITTED..

Fail 20 Aug 2010 73,218 miles

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

GENERAL MINOR OIL LEAKS

NSF AND NSR SEATBELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SAFETY SEATS FITTED..

Pass 15 Jul 2009 61,125 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 51,359 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 XJW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XJW, 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 XJW registered?

FH05 XJW is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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