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FE05 MZX

2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

43,810 mi
Last recorded43,810 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 MZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 43,810 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside Steering / Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2025

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Underside Steering / Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 39,942 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

steering/suspension components corroded, not considered excessive

Pass 2 Jun 2023 39,031 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 37,943 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 36,704 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 35,822 miles

All tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 21 Feb 2019 34,653 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 33,690 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 32,456 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 31,059 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 31,058 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 29,740 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 28,081 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 26,431 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 33,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 24,078 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 21,792 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 19,824 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 18,108 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 16,330 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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FE05 MZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MZX, 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 FE05 MZX registered?

FE05 MZX is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FE05 MZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE05 MZX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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