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FH54 ZTD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

157,332 mi
Last recorded157,332 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 ZTD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 157,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 152,070 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wing Damaged

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 145,608 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 145,526 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides badley faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

body has corrosion.

Pass 16 Apr 2019 134,536 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 130,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre splits inner sidewall

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 127,485 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 127,466 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Handbrake (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 120,282 miles

Nail in NSR tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 120,282 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nail in NSR tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 103,500 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 94,384 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 94,384 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 83,525 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 83,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 77,439 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 71,085 miles

outer sill damaged nearside

secondary bonnet catch sticking/siezed

vibration from engine

Fail 4 Apr 2011 71,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil level low

outer sill damaged nearside

secondary bonnet catch sticking/siezed

vibration from engine

Pass 4 Mar 2010 62,908 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 130,190 miles

nearside sill dented

Fail 2 Dec 2009 130,190 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside sill dented

Pass 11 Nov 2008 118,568 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 98,133 miles

Front number plate water marked slightly and has samll crack in plate

Nail in N/S/R tyre tread

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 ZTD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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