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FJ05 URX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,026 mi
Last recorded176,026 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 URX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 176,026 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 176,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 173,821 miles

Front brake disc cover corroded

Nearside Rear 50%

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

eml on

Fail 1 Mar 2019 173,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc cover corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear 50%

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

eml on

Pass 30 Jan 2018 170,027 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion under rear of vehicle

Fail 30 Jan 2018 170,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

corrosion under rear of vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2017 166,879 miles

Oil leak ()

eml on

Pass 5 Feb 2016 152,045 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 135,401 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 135,238 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)

Offside 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 11 Feb 2014 115,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 115,635 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 94,453 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

o/s n/s rear brake discs rusted edges.

Pass 4 Feb 2012 76,374 miles

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

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

n/s front inner c/v boot leaking.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 58,586 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 58,586 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 58,582 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 40,200 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,891 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 27,039 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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FJ05 URX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 URX, 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 URX registered?

FJ05 URX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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