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FD05 XOH

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

95,057 mi
Last recorded95,057 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD05 XOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 95,057 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 93,300 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 90,986 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 88,110 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 85,033 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 82,195 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 78,046 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 75,561 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 75,561 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 73,208 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing slightly on the inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2016 70,681 miles

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside side repeater lens cracked

Rear brake discs corroded / rusting

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 68,539 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 68,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 64,308 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 62,733 miles

small chips in windscreen.

Fail 18 Feb 2013 62,733 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

small chips in windscreen.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,244 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 50,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,120 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 33,023 miles

slight cv grease around gaiter but no sign of split.

Fail 27 Jul 2009 33,023 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight cv grease around gaiter but no sign of split.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 24,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 24,713 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XOH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XOH, 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 XOH registered?

FD05 XOH is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is FD05 XOH safe to buy?

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