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F5 TMF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 3200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

116,158 mi
Last recorded116,158 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 TMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 116,158 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 116,096 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 116,069 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 114,753 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 112,537 miles

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

under trays fitted items not checked

Pass 12 Mar 2020 107,321 miles

under trays fitted items not checked

Pass 4 Jul 2019 105,101 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 95,759 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 88,728 miles

both front cv boots (outer) have visual signs of grease

windscreen cracked outwith swepted area

Fail 28 Jun 2017 88,728 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

both front cv boots (outer) have visual signs of grease

windscreen cracked outwith swepted area

Pass 13 Jun 2016 83,681 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 83,680 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 79,711 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 79,710 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 74,194 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,473 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 62,502 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 May 2012 62,428 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 48,273 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 26,382 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 20,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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F5 TMF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 3,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 F5 TMF, 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

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What year was F5 TMF registered?

F5 TMF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 December 2005.

Is F5 TMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F5 TMF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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