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FD05 GEJ

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,185 mi
Last recorded74,185 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 74,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 73,285 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 73,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 71,545 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 69,384 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2022 69,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 66,878 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 65,448 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened bothside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened bothside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 63,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 62,146 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres perished

Pass 30 May 2017 60,874 miles

Front both tyre parised

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre parised

Offside Rear tyre parised

Pass 31 May 2016 58,413 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread from old age - advise changing

Offside Front tyre cracking from old age in tread - advise replacing

Fail 27 May 2015 56,012 miles

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges and have extensive cracking from old age

Pass 27 May 2015 56,012 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges and have extensive cracking from old age

Pass 29 May 2014 54,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2013 51,913 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 48,184 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 44,090 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 39,560 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 35,317 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 35,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 29,734 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 GEJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GEJ, 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 GEJ is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is FD05 GEJ safe to buy?

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