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FH06 NUP

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,504 mi
Last recorded95,504 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 NUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 95,504 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 95,502 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 84,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 68,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads worn close to sensor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil level sensor not connected

Fail 9 Aug 2024 68,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads worn close to sensor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

oil level sensor not connected

Pass 14 Aug 2023 55,196 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 49,500 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 48,004 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 46,710 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 46,710 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 43,189 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 39,864 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 39,864 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 35,935 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 33,087 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 33,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 30,074 miles

n/s rear tyre slightly perrished on outer side wall

Pass 4 Aug 2014 27,438 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 25,109 miles

nearsiderear tyre starting to crack on the outer tread/ sidewall

Fail 2 Aug 2013 25,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre cracking onthe outer tread/sidewall

nearsiderear tyre starting to crack on the outer tread/ sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2012 23,524 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 21,382 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 21,382 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 17,536 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 17,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 13,649 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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FH06 NUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FH06 NUP, 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 FH06 NUP registered?

FH06 NUP is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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