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FH54 OPT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,888 mi
Last recorded139,888 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 OPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2018 139,888 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated Warning Light On and Nearside Front Brake Pad Sensor Wire Broken (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure Snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible Space Saver Fitted (5.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached Incorrectly Fitted (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Glass Cracked (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Excessive Leak from Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Incorrectly fitted (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Incorrectly fitted (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Front Bush Split but no excssive movement

Oil Leak from Gearbox

Service Light On

Pass 1 May 2017 128,010 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 118,669 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

undertrays engine covers fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 118,669 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

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

undertrays engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 108,013 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 108,013 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 97,132 miles

nearside front anti roll link worn

nearside rear brake dragging slightly

offside rear brake pads worn

Fail 9 Sep 2013 97,130 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front anti roll link worn

nearside rear brake dragging slightly

offside rear brake pads worn

Fail 4 Sep 2012 89,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 89,296 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 79,165 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 58,335 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,097 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 21,703 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 20,738 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 OPT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH54 OPT, 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 OPT registered?

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

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