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FJ05 UKA

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,190 mi
Last recorded128,190 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 UKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 128,190 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 127,747 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 123,212 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 116,361 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective becoming opache (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 116,357 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective becoming opache (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 101,348 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 101,348 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 86,526 miles

front tyres worn to 2mm

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2017 86,520 miles

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

front tyres worn to 2mm

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,050 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 22 Jun 2016 71,049 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Jan 2015 52,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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)

engine fault warning on dash

Fail 24 Jan 2015 52,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

engine fault warning on dash

Pass 22 Jan 2014 48,229 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 44,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2011 36,852 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 36,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 31,719 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,322 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,515 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 18,515 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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FJ05 UKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FJ05 UKA, 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 FJ05 UKA registered?

FJ05 UKA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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