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FB05 GHY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,681 mi
Last recorded137,681 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 GHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 137,681 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 134,980 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 133,630 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 131,012 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive staining around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 130,932 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive damp around lower gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 128,705 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 117,596 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 109,145 miles

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 109,145 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 109,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 98,673 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 98,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 88,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 74,324 miles

rear pads worn low

Fail 20 Mar 2013 74,324 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear pads worn low

Pass 16 Mar 2012 65,683 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 65,683 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,875 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,461 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,578 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 22,013 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 GHY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GHY, 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 FB05 GHY registered?

FB05 GHY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 March 2005.

Is FB05 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB05 GHY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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