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FD05 UZU

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,532 mi
Last recorded115,532 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 UZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 115,532 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 110,672 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 110,672 miles

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 104,041 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 96,881 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 91,239 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2021 87,578 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2020 85,942 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 7 May 2020 85,940 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake little reserve travel

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2019 82,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2018 76,790 miles

reverse light not working

Pass 23 May 2017 71,720 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under rays fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 63,267 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 56,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 May 2014 51,836 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 46,498 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 41,812 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 35,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 May 2010 31,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,192 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 20,106 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 UZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UZU, 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 UZU registered?

FD05 UZU is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is FD05 UZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD05 UZU shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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