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F6 PAD

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,905 mi
Last recorded58,905 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF6 PAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 58,905 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 58,900 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 53,991 miles

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

Nearside washer jet low spray

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 53,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside washer jet low spray

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 52,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 48,827 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 43,849 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 43,151 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 42,634 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 41,845 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 40,963 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 38,536 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 38,007 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 35,171 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 34,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 32,879 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,680 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,367 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 28,367 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 26,107 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,887 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,334 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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F6 PAD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 F6 PAD, 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 F6 PAD registered?

F6 PAD is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is F6 PAD safe to buy?

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