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FD05 GUX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

128,362 mi
Last recorded128,362 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 GUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 128,362 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner & outer sill covered with heavily sealant

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 117,118 miles

All brake discs back plates corroded.

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both sides outer sills were covered in undersealer.

rear under-body was covered in undersealer.

Pass 31 Oct 2022 111,176 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 101,891 miles

Nearside Rear lens slight damage

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 93,545 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

General underbody corroded

Rear Trailing arm bushes perishing

Fail 10 Jul 2020 93,545 miles

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

Brake pad warning light illuminated

General underbody corroded

Rear Trailing arm bushes perishing

Pass 30 May 2019 91,881 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 88,742 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 80,397 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 76,706 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 69,407 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 69,332 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2014 58,127 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 49,517 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 41,166 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 30,698 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 22,226 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 14,404 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 10,021 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 GUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 GUX, 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 GUX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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