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FH54 MXA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,531 mi
Last recorded153,531 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 MXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 153,531 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 149,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 144,243 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 144,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 138,394 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 138,394 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 134,218 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 129,591 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 129,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 125,608 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 125,605 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 120,941 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 115,226 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 108,634 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 100,560 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 89,229 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 79,203 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 66,836 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,430 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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FH54 MXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FH54 MXA, 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 FH54 MXA registered?

FH54 MXA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 February 2005.

Is FH54 MXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH54 MXA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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