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FD05 AHF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,790 mi
Last recorded112,790 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 AHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 112,790 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 111,197 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 109,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion on under side

Pass 11 Mar 2023 107,185 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside outer sills underside

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear axle and suspension corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2022 105,806 miles

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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 102,207 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 96,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 90,144 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,146 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 83,919 miles

Damage to the n/s sill

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2015 81,783 miles

N/S front tyre worn on the inside edge

N/S rear tyre worn on the inside edge

O/S front tyre worn on the inside edge

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,783 miles

N/S front tyre worn on the inside edge

N/S rear tyre worn on the inside edge

O/S front tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 78,592 miles

Damage to n/s outer sill

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S rear tyre worn on inside edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,019 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 70,937 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 60,085 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 60,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,986 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 36,356 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 23,037 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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FD05 AHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FD05 AHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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FD05 AHF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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