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FB05 KHF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,620 mi
Last recorded95,620 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 95,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 95,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also has damage to inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 92,739 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 91,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall has slight damage (no ply or cords exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 91,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall has slight damage (no ply or cords exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 87,913 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs pitted on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 82,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 78,071 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 68,526 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 62,221 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 62,221 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 55,543 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,303 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 44,501 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 41,891 miles

epc light on

front brake discs corroded

front wipers smear

service light on

suspension bushes perished and worn

Pass 25 Apr 2013 34,002 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 29,716 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 25,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,329 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 18,926 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 14,649 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 14,649 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 KHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KHF, 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 KHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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