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FD05 GXB

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,987 mi
Last recorded151,987 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 GXB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 151,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 144,251 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 138,217 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar dust cover deteriorated

Nearside sill panel slight corrosion but not weakened

Offside Front anti roll bar dust cover deteriorated

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

Offside sill panel slight corrosion but not weakened

general corrosion to underside of car

Pass 24 Oct 2019 131,121 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under body

Pass 21 Nov 2018 126,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover & under tray fitted.

oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2018 126,100 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working wing mirror side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover & under tray fitted.

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2017 122,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc appears burnt

engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2017 122,049 miles

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc appears burnt

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2016 117,433 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear brake back plate corroding

engine covers & under tray fitted

front number plate

wet test !!!

Fail 22 Nov 2016 117,420 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear brake back plate corroding

engine covers & under tray fitted

front number plate

wet test !!!

Pass 23 Nov 2015 112,244 miles

both rear bump stops perishesd

Pass 24 Nov 2014 103,158 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Starting To Crack on Outer Edge

Pass 26 Nov 2013 91,320 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 91,317 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2013 89,203 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 81,934 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2011 68,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 68,317 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,257 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 54,257 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2009 41,041 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,654 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 GXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GXB, 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 GXB registered?

FD05 GXB is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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