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FE05 BXY

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,957 mi
Last recorded200,957 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 BXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 200,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output osf (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 May 2023

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output osf (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 177,780 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 169,893 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 162,858 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 162,858 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 155,717 miles

Nearside Front osf tyres wearing on inner edges

Offside Front brake pad wearing

Pass 10 Mar 2017 144,884 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 136,664 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 121,467 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres misshaped on inside

Pass 25 Feb 2014 106,878 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 90,578 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 76,487 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 76,487 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,144 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Nail in offside rear tyre and stepped on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,900 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 24,257 miles

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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FE05 BXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE05 BXY, 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 FE05 BXY registered?

FE05 BXY is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is FE05 BXY safe to buy?

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