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FH54 OPV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,197 mi
Last recorded128,197 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 OPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 128,197 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 128,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 126,758 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 125,254 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 124,082 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 124,082 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 122,011 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 122,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 119,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2021 119,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 117,331 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 113,331 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 109,198 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 109,198 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 97,270 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 97,263 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2014 89,031 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 83,948 miles

EML light indicates an engine fault

Pass 13 Apr 2012 77,680 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 77,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 73,377 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 32,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn

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

Fail 2 Apr 2011 73,241 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 65,725 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 65,722 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,514 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 43,433 miles

front brake pads low

n/s side repeter broken but still flashes

o/s/f tyer worn on inner edge

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 OPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 OPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH54 OPV registered?

FH54 OPV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is FH54 OPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH54 OPV shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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