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FB05 JRU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

88,848 mi
Last recorded88,848 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 JRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 88,848 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

UNDER BONNET SOUND PROFING NOT FULLY SECURED

Pass 7 Mar 2025 86,804 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated worn/damaged and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sound deadening material not fully secure engine cover (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 84,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens starting to fog (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit smooth on inner advise changing straight away (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens starting to fog (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

bonnet safety catch stiff

Pass 2 Mar 2023 80,087 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet safety catch seized open

passenger airbag off at time of test

Fail 23 Feb 2023 80,006 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides - adjusted at test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

bonnet safety catch seized open

passenger airbag off at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2022 77,258 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 76,446 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 76,446 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 66,416 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 66,415 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 61,953 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 61,953 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 52,709 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (both) (1.7.5a)

bonnet pull handle modified/not original

Fail 30 Mar 2017 52,709 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (both) (1.7.5a)

bonnet pull handle modified/not original

Pass 24 Feb 2016 43,649 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 36,232 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,418 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,898 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,680 miles

rear tyres deteriorating with age (7+ years) and have slightly uneven wear on inner edges

tyre pressures were low - set prior to test (2.4bar / 35psi all round)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,682 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 17,536 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,864 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 8,585 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 JRU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 JRU, 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 JRU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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