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2005 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,985 mi
Last recorded134,985 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Golf87,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 134,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 134,985 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 125,801 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low advise repair ,brake binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing has deep surface corrosion on case (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

both head lights faded has some pattern distortion

n/s and o/s front disc back plates corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 119,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened have some corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively close to fail advise investigation (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension mounting frame has deep surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes have some perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened note all front and rear suspension arms have deep surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front disc back plates corroded also n/s rear is corroded

head lights slightly faded lens covers

Pass 12 Feb 2022 116,747 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 116,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 114,217 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 114,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Advise o/s/r brake binding and o/s/r backing plate corroded excessive.

Pass 13 Feb 2020 112,161 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 112,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 107,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 107,772 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 109,690 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 100,690 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/R tyre perished to sidewalls

Pass 3 Feb 2017 94,438 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 94,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 88,687 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,358 miles

both headlight aims only just meet requirements.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 78,215 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 71,338 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 64,852 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 58,870 miles

Condition of rear brake discs

Fail 5 Feb 2010 51,225 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 51,225 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wipers slightly smearing

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 44,640 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 38,332 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 38,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 NBA is a 2005 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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