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F10 MRC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

185,019 mi
Last recorded185,019 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF10 MRC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 185,019 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 180,602 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 174,391 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 170,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 165,199 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 160,730 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2021 160,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear back plate loose

Pass 13 May 2020 152,190 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 152,190 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 141,590 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 141,590 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 123,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 123,963 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 108,051 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 94,001 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 94,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,627 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 83,627 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 73,099 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 72,986 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 48,860 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 48,578 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)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 32,252 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 27,629 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 22,929 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 17,970 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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F10 MRC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 87,832 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 F10 MRC, 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 F10 MRC registered?

F10 MRC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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