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1231 F

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,536 mi
Last recorded83,536 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1231 F
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 83,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP OUT OF DRIVERS VIEW (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 81,056 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 77,692 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 75,167 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 73,335 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 71,836 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 71,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexable (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 70,748 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 70,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 66,400 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 63,077 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 61,766 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,541 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 59,006 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,882 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,090 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,007 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,727 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,435 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 44,435 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 34,274 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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1231 F is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 1231 F, 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

How do I check the history of 1231 F?

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What year was 1231 F registered?

1231 F is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is 1231 F safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1231 F shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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