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FD05 BDF

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

110,214 mi
Last recorded110,214 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 BDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 110,214 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 105,978 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 101,724 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 101,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 95,914 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 89,955 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 85,953 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2019 81,768 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 74,289 miles

Engine management light is lit

Front Tyres wearing on inside edge

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

Pass 10 May 2017 68,892 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 62,494 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 56,215 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 51,226 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 May 2013 46,042 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 39,900 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 36,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

scratches on windscreen

under-tray fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,286 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracked(not showing cords)

child seat fitted to nearside rear

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight smearing from front wiper blades

Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,480 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 20 Jun 2008 17,613 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 BDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BDF, 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 FD05 BDF registered?

FD05 BDF is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is FD05 BDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 BDF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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