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FD05 BCK

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,605 mi
Last recorded154,605 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 BCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 154,605 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on all suspension and braking components

Pass 30 Nov 2024 142,618 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on all suspension and braking components.

Pass 16 Nov 2023 126,490 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 115,526 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2021 104,242 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 104,238 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 103,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate partially obscured (top of '5') by aftermarket reverse camera, unlikely to be mis read

Loose wiring under drivers side of dashboard fouling steering column and brake pedal

Wiring for stereo / accessories insecure, routed around osr seat hinge and excess cable loose on floor under drivers seat runners

Fail 25 Jan 2021 103,351 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded leaving jagged edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens 'milky' (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens 'milky' beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge, almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate partially obscured (top of '5') by aftermarket reverse camera, unlikely to be mis read

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty (3.5 (a))

Loose wiring under drivers side of dashboard fouling steering column and brake pedal

Wiring for stereo / accessories insecure, routed around osr seat hinge and excess cable loose on floor under drivers seat runners

Pass 8 Jan 2020 95,683 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 89,337 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Nov 2018 89,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 84,396 miles

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

Nearside CV boot insecure but preventing ingress of dirt etc

Pass 4 Oct 2016 79,251 miles

both front brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 70,721 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 65,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front disc's corroded

nsr tyre cut no cords showing

osf tyre has edge wear

Pass 15 Sep 2014 65,620 miles

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

front disc's corroded

nsr tyre cut no cords showing

osf tyre has edge wear

Pass 5 Aug 2013 61,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front disks rusted on inner edjes

o/s side repeater damaged

Fail 1 Aug 2013 60,769 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front disks rusted on inner edjes

o/s side repeater damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,934 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,654 miles

O/S/F SIDE REPETER LENSE CRACKED.

Pass 29 Jul 2010 47,625 miles

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm limit

offside front tyre 2mm

Pass 26 Jun 2009 40,937 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 33,874 miles

corrosion front discs inner

Fail 25 Jun 2008 33,874 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion front discs inner

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 BCK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BCK, 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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FD05 BCK is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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