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FA05 CNC

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,297 mi
Last recorded95,297 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 CNC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 95,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside handbrake low on performance

Pass 3 Mar 2025 91,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2025 91,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 87,159 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 83,413 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 79,056 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 79,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 74,622 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 71,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 65,170 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 60,437 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 56,947 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 53,238 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 49,720 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 47,958 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 47,905 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 43,792 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,698 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,280 miles

Cannot check any rear seatbelts as 2x child seats fitted.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 32,836 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 27,307 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat - cannot check this seatbelt properly.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 18,396 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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FA05 CNC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol 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 FA05 CNC, 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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FA05 CNC is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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