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FD05 EGV

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

159,625 mi
Last recorded159,625 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 EGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 159,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface rust under chassis

Pass 1 Sep 2025 157,961 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 142,735 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 133,207 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 133,205 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 132,069 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 128,284 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 128,284 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 125,274 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 120,548 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 116,972 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 111,368 miles

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

Front both brake discs are corroded

Front wiper blades are worn

Pass 13 Feb 2016 100,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 93,261 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 84,293 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 74,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,778 miles

Large dent in O/S outer sill panel

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 67,778 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Large dent in O/S outer sill panel

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,795 miles

advise front discs worn and pitted

advise front pads about 60% worn

advise rear discs slight pitted

offside rear tyre on 2mm and cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2010 45,880 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 33,513 miles

advise front tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 5 Mar 2009 33,513 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,377 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 EGV is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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