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FH05 ZGZ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

203,574 mi
Last recorded203,574 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 ZGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 203,574 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 203,476 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 189,482 miles

minor oil leak

nsf headlamp lens tarnished

Pass 19 Jul 2017 173,271 miles

slight wear in inner rack ends

Fail 19 Jul 2017 172,271 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

slight wear in inner rack ends

Pass 20 Jul 2016 158,929 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 142,092 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 126,601 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 112,063 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 112,062 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 105,351 miles

O/S/R door not opening from outside intermittantly

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

airbag light staying on

o/s/r brake disc backing plate excesssivley corroded and holed

Fail 30 Aug 2012 105,351 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/R door not opening from outside intermittantly

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

airbag light staying on

o/s/r brake disc backing plate excesssivley corroded and holed

Pass 20 Jul 2011 94,026 miles

air bag light on

Pass 28 Jul 2010 79,849 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre tread

Fail 28 Jul 2010 79,849 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

screw in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 20 Jul 2009 62,615 miles

offside front back plate/dust cover corroded and imcomplete

some/slight corrosion on both front shock absorbers

some/slight corrosion on fuel filter housing

some/slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,638 miles

cut on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre/starting to perish

nearside outer c.v gaitor leaking

offside rear tyre perished/perishing on outer shoulder area/pin nail in tread

Fail 25 Jul 2008 43,638 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

cut on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre/starting to perish

nearside outer c.v gaitor leaking

offside rear tyre perished/perishing on outer shoulder area/pin nail in tread

Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,638 miles

cut on outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre/starting to perish

nearside outer c.v gaitor leaking

offside rear tyre perished/perishing on outer shoulder area/pin nail in tread

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 ZGZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZGZ, 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 ZGZ registered?

FH05 ZGZ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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The MOT history for FH05 ZGZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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