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FH54 NLC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 NLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 154,663 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 151,250 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 140,366 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 140,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 130,907 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 130,907 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 115,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2014 115,103 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 104,176 miles

all brake hoses deteriorated

both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorating

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

crack in near side windscreen on 40mm limit may spread

underside partially covered unable to fully inspect systems or structure

Fail 11 Oct 2013 104,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all brake hoses deteriorated

both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorating

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

crack in near side windscreen on 40mm limit may spread

off side rear tyre pressure low

underside partially covered unable to fully inspect systems or structure

off side front tyre BADLY worn on edges and close to 1.6 mm limit

Pass 15 Oct 2012 96,244 miles

air bag light on this will soon be a fail item

both rear shock bump stops deteriorated

crack in windscreen outside zone "A" close to 40mm limit may spread

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nails in near side rear tyre

near side front tyre BADLY worn on outer edge

off side front tyre wearing on edges

under side partially covered unable to fully inspect systems and structure

Pass 5 Oct 2011 85,123 miles

2x chips in near side windscreen close to 40mm combined limit may spread

chip in near side windscreen not over 40mm but may spread

near side front brake hose damaged but not to cords

near side front tyre badly worn on inner edge and low on tread

off side front tyre badly worn on edges low on tread and damaged on outer wall

Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,673 miles

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

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

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

engine undertay damaged

front wipers smeering sligtly

rear discs corroded

sighn of surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 30 Jun 2010 75,665 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 65,000 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 13 Feb 2009 52,294 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 45,749 miles

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

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

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 NLC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NLC, 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 NLC registered?

FH54 NLC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is FH54 NLC safe to buy?

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