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FD05 WNY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 WNY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025
Fail 29 Oct 2025 181,914 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2025 190,387 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 181,913 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 161,204 miles

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

under body slightly corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2019 161,142 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

under body slightly corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 140,058 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 139,652 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 121,590 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 107,350 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 91,808 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 72,172 miles

windscreen chipped in zone B

Fail 28 Apr 2014 72,121 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2013 55,576 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 48,544 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 46,080 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,395 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 41,100 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 May 2008 36,334 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,406 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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 WNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WNY, 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 WNY registered?

FD05 WNY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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