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FH05 XUT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

220,251 mi
Last recorded220,251 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 XUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 220,251 miles

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

windscreen cracked

Fail 8 Jan 2021 220,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury near side front wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury off side front wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings near side track rod end to lock nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

windscreen cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2019 205,984 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 205,984 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 202,279 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

crack in screen not affecting drivers view

Fail 31 Jul 2018 202,279 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

crack in screen not affecting drivers view

Pass 23 Jun 2017 194,979 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 194,970 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s and n/s (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2016 186,922 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 174,410 miles

front brake back plates deteriorating

traction control light on

Fail 22 Jun 2015 174,388 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

brake pad warning light on

front brake back plates deteriorating

traction control light on

Pass 5 Jun 2014 160,544 miles

both front c/v gaiters loose but not insecure.

both front tyres wearing on both inner and outter tread edges.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 147,311 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 122,069 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 88,821 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 73,473 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 72,709 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 48,072 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 48,069 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,149 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 XUT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XUT, 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 XUT registered?

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

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