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FD05 GBY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

100,750 mi
Last recorded100,750 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 GBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 100,750 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 96,464 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 94,423 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 91,435 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 89,065 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 86,439 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 84,113 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 80,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,016 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 77,016 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on tread (chunk missing) (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 74,095 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Apr 2016 71,192 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 68,143 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,631 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 52,273 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 52,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,833 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 33,320 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 27,796 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge & cracking

Pass 11 May 2009 24,137 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 18,543 miles

n/s/& o/s wing mirror indicators have half the bulbs not working

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 GBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GBY, 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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What year was FD05 GBY registered?

FD05 GBY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is FD05 GBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 GBY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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