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FD05 XOE

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

202,707 mi
Last recorded202,707 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 XOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 202,707 miles

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

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule os+ns. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively os+ns. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both side inner and outer ,sill covered in tick under sealant.

underbody condition, corroded, front to rear .

Fail 14 Jan 2025 202,707 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

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

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule os+ns. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively os+ns. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both side inner and outer ,sill covered in tick under sealant.

underbody condition, corroded, front to rear .

Pass 12 Dec 2023 184,096 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All *4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front to rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both sides inner and outer sill covered in under sealant

Fail 11 Dec 2023 184,088 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer and inner sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All *4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front to rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 182,240 miles

centre section of exhaust repaired

front brake discs corroded on outer edges

n/s rear worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2021 179,748 miles

heavy corrosion on centre exhaust section

Pass 22 Oct 2020 177,891 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 175,653 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 170,143 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 166,079 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 160,615 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2015 151,610 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 144,557 miles

front exhaust pipe repaired

Fail 16 Oct 2014 144,557 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

front exhaust pipe repaired

Pass 28 Oct 2013 140,003 miles

exhaust front pipe repaired

Pass 25 Oct 2012 127,838 miles

1....n/s front tyre worn close to legal limit....2....front brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2011 114,478 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 103,904 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 92,606 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 79,062 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 79,062 miles

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

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 XOE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 XOE, 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 XOE is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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