MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear brake caliper slightly sticking
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake caliper slightly sticking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
OSR Tyre has crack on inside wall
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IN POOR CONDITION
NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE IN POOR CONDITION
UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED WITH PLASTIC TRAYS
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?
Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FH05 XZE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 XZE, 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 XZE registered?
FH05 XZE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2005.
Is FH05 XZE safe to buy?
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