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FA05 OPT

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

70,181 mi
Last recorded70,181 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 OPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 70,181 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

full under vehicle and engine covers fitted obscuring under vehicle and engine components

Fail 6 Jun 2026 70,181 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

full under vehicle and engine covers fitted obscuring under vehicle and engine components

Pass 13 Aug 2025 63,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 53,040 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 42,028 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 38,016 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 34,531 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 32,603 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 30,608 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 28,959 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 25,391 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 24,420 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Pass 27 Aug 2015 23,879 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring some components.

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components under the vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2014 23,110 miles

o/sf & n/sf tyres are both wearing on inner / outer treads

Pass 7 Aug 2013 22,153 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2012 21,291 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,268 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,309 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 12,229 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 9,885 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 OPT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OPT, 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 FA05 OPT registered?

FA05 OPT is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is FA05 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA05 OPT shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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