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FB05 GDY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

176,769 mi
Last recorded176,769 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 GDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 176,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 176,734 miles

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s outer sill corroded under waterproofing front to rear of sill needs repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 170,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mill (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Mar 2020 164,010 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 151,895 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S AND N/S REAR. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1. O/S FRONT. 2.O/S AND N/S REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S FRONT LOWER WISH BONE INNER FRONT MOUNTING BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 139,548 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S REAR ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 127,633 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S AND N/S FRONT (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 121,129 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 120,209 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 117,809 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 112,643 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 106,080 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 100,070 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 86,328 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 53,239 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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FB05 GDY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FB05 GDY, 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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FB05 GDY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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