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FA05 XPO

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,363 mi
Last recorded156,363 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 XPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 156,363 miles

minor engine oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2024 152,988 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2023 147,959 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear twin exhaust silencer pipes noisy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer vehicle sills covered with black plastic trims on both sides

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

Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2022 141,120 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 133,487 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 131,132 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 129,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front corrosion to wing, not likely to cause injury

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 129,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front corrosion to wing, not likely to cause injury

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 124,994 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 121,147 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 121,147 miles

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

Stop lamp not working centre high level (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 113,234 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 107,060 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 98,792 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 98,792 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 87,622 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 74,805 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 74,805 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 63,648 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 63,648 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 53,789 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 44,396 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,596 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 33,528 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XPO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPO, 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 XPO is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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