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FH54 ZCY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

185,419 mi
Last recorded185,419 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 ZCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 185,419 miles

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 21 Jan 2021 185,402 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 17 Feb 2020 173,965 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2018 164,725 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 164,721 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Misted x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 157,122 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 lens misted (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 148,153 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 138,618 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 138,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 130,115 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 127,893 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 127,893 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 118,081 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 108,434 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 108,433 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 86,487 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 86,487 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 68,933 miles

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

Slight leak of grease from nearside c.v gaitor

Pass 22 Jan 2010 65,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 56,269 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 56,272 miles

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

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)

front brake pads worn low on front

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge badly

Pass 14 Jan 2008 41,224 miles

Offside Front 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 ZCY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FH54 ZCY, 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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FH54 ZCY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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